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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,003.60, 888,005.40 and 343,171.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,003.60, 888,005.40 and 343,171.60 is: 514,757.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,003.60 : 888,005.40 = 343,171.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,003.60/888,005.40 = 343,171.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,003.60x = 888,005.40 × 343,171.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,003.60x = 304,738,233,926.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,738,233,926.64/592,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,757.40

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