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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,004.10, 888,006.15 and 403,997.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,004.10, 888,006.15 and 403,997.70 is: 605,996.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,004.10 : 888,006.15 = 403,997.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,004.10/888,006.15 = 403,997.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,004.10x = 888,006.15 × 403,997.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,004.10x = 358,752,442,185.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,752,442,185.86/592,004.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,996.55

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