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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,001.85, 888,002.78 and 355,611.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,001.85, 888,002.78 and 355,611.45 is: 533,417.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,001.85 : 888,002.78 = 355,611.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,001.85/888,002.78 = 355,611.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,001.85x = 888,002.78 × 355,611.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,001.85x = 315,783,954,421.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,783,954,421.77/592,001.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,417.18

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