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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,078.40, 888,117.60 and 592,078.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,078.40, 888,117.60 and 592,078.40 is: 888,117.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,078.40 : 888,117.60 = 592,078.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,078.40/888,117.60 = 592,078.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,078.40x = 888,117.60 × 592,078.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,078.40x = 525,835,247,619.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,835,247,619.84/592,078.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888,117.60

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