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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,024.60, 888,036.90 and 442,725.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,024.60, 888,036.90 and 442,725.40 is: 664,088.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,024.60 : 888,036.90 = 442,725.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,024.60/888,036.90 = 442,725.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,024.60x = 888,036.90 × 442,725.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,024.60x = 393,156,491,767.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,156,491,767.26/592,024.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,088.10

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