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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,014.10, 888,021.15 and 404,007.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,014.10, 888,021.15 and 404,007.70 is: 606,011.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,014.10 : 888,021.15 = 404,007.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,014.10/888,021.15 = 404,007.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,014.10x = 888,021.15 × 404,007.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,014.10x = 358,767,382,362.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,767,382,362.86/592,014.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,011.55

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