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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,000.80, 888,001.20 and 534,861.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,000.80, 888,001.20 and 534,861.60 is: 802,292.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,000.80 : 888,001.20 = 534,861.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,000.80/888,001.20 = 534,861.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,000.80x = 888,001.20 × 534,861.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,000.80x = 474,957,742,633.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,957,742,633.92/592,000.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,292.40

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