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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,067.40, 888,101.10 and 523,638.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,067.40, 888,101.10 and 523,638.60 is: 785,457.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,067.40 : 888,101.10 = 523,638.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,067.40/888,101.10 = 523,638.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,067.40x = 888,101.10 × 523,638.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,067.40x = 465,044,016,662.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,044,016,662.46/592,067.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785,457.90

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