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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,023.44, 887,961.28 and 349,004

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,023.44, 887,961.28 and 349,004 is: 523,462.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,023.44 : 887,961.28 = 349,004 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,023.44/887,961.28 = 349,004/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,023.44x = 887,961.28 × 349,004
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,023.44x = 309,902,038,565.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,902,038,565.12/592,023.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,462.45

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