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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,021.70, 888,032.55 and 403,064.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,021.70, 888,032.55 and 403,064.90 is: 604,597.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,021.70 : 888,032.55 = 403,064.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,021.70/888,032.55 = 403,064.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,021.70x = 888,032.55 × 403,064.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,021.70x = 357,934,750,962.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,934,750,962.50/592,021.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,597.35

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