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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,003.70, 888,005.55 and 434,539.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,003.70, 888,005.55 and 434,539.70 is: 651,809.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,003.70 : 888,005.55 = 434,539.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,003.70/888,005.55 = 434,539.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,003.70x = 888,005.55 × 434,539.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,003.70x = 385,873,665,295.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,873,665,295.34/592,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,809.55

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