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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,001.70, 888,002.55 and 339,281.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,001.70, 888,002.55 and 339,281.70 is: 508,922.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,001.70 : 888,002.55 = 339,281.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,001.70/888,002.55 = 339,281.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,001.70x = 888,002.55 × 339,281.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,001.70x = 301,283,014,768.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,283,014,768.34/592,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,922.55

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