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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,006.20, 888,009.30 and 550,015.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,006.20, 888,009.30 and 550,015.80 is: 825,023.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,006.20 : 888,009.30 = 550,015.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,006.20/888,009.30 = 550,015.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,006.20x = 888,009.30 × 550,015.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,006.20x = 488,419,145,546.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,419,145,546.94/592,006.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,023.70

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