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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,003.10, 888,004.65 and 343,171.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,003.10, 888,004.65 and 343,171.10 is: 514,756.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,003.10 : 888,004.65 = 343,171.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,003.10/888,004.65 = 343,171.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,003.10x = 888,004.65 × 343,171.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,003.10x = 304,737,532,545.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,737,532,545.62/592,003.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,756.65

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