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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,001.80, 888,002.70 and 534,862.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,001.80, 888,002.70 and 534,862.60 is: 802,293.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,001.80 : 888,002.70 = 534,862.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,001.80/888,002.70 = 534,862.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,001.80x = 888,002.70 × 534,862.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,001.80x = 474,959,432,929.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,959,432,929.02/592,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,293.90

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