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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,074.24, 886,831.97 and 311,001

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,074.24, 886,831.97 and 311,001 is: 465,829.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,074.24 : 886,831.97 = 311,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,074.24/886,831.97 = 311,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,074.24x = 886,831.97 × 311,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,074.24x = 275,805,627,946.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,805,627,946.97/592,074.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,829.47

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