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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,003.40, 888,005.10 and 339,024.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,003.40, 888,005.10 and 339,024.20 is: 508,536.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,003.40 : 888,005.10 = 339,024.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,003.40/888,005.10 = 339,024.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,003.40x = 888,005.10 × 339,024.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,003.40x = 301,055,218,623.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,055,218,623.42/592,003.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,536.30

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