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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,007.40, 888,011.10 and 538,093.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,007.40, 888,011.10 and 538,093.80 is: 807,140.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,007.40 : 888,011.10 = 538,093.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,007.40/888,011.10 = 538,093.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,007.40x = 888,011.10 × 538,093.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,007.40x = 477,833,267,241.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,833,267,241.18/592,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807,140.70

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