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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,017.70, 888,026.55 and 434,553.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,017.70, 888,026.55 and 434,553.70 is: 651,830.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,017.70 : 888,026.55 = 434,553.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,017.70/888,026.55 = 434,553.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,017.70x = 888,026.55 × 434,553.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,017.70x = 385,895,223,000.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,895,223,000.74/592,017.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,830.55

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