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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,001.20, 888,001.80 and 339,281.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,001.20, 888,001.80 and 339,281.20 is: 508,921.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,001.20 : 888,001.80 = 339,281.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,001.20/888,001.80 = 339,281.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,001.20x = 888,001.80 × 339,281.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,001.20x = 301,282,316,306.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,282,316,306.16/592,001.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,921.80

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