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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,022.60, 888,033.90 and 404,016.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,022.60, 888,033.90 and 404,016.20 is: 606,024.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,022.60 : 888,033.90 = 404,016.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,022.60/888,033.90 = 404,016.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,022.60x = 888,033.90 × 404,016.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,022.60x = 358,780,081,749.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,780,081,749.18/592,022.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,024.30

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