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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,045.20, 888,067.80 and 473,947.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,045.20, 888,067.80 and 473,947.20 is: 710,920.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,045.20 : 888,067.80 = 473,947.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,045.20/888,067.80 = 473,947.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,045.20x = 888,067.80 × 473,947.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,045.20x = 420,897,247,220.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,897,247,220.16/592,045.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,920.80

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