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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,004.20, 888,006.30 and 424,042.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,004.20, 888,006.30 and 424,042.60 is: 636,063.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,004.20 : 888,006.30 = 424,042.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,004.20/888,006.30 = 424,042.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,004.20x = 888,006.30 × 424,042.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,004.20x = 376,552,500,268.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,552,500,268.38/592,004.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,063.90

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