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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,023.20, 888,034.80 and 592,023.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,023.20, 888,034.80 and 592,023.20 is: 888,034.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,023.20 : 888,034.80 = 592,023.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,023.20/888,034.80 = 592,023.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,023.20x = 888,034.80 × 592,023.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,023.20x = 525,737,204,007.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,737,204,007.36/592,023.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888,034.80

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