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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,079.40, 888,119.10 and 592,079.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,079.40, 888,119.10 and 592,079.40 is: 888,119.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,079.40 : 888,119.10 = 592,079.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,079.40/888,119.10 = 592,079.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,079.40x = 888,119.10 × 592,079.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,079.40x = 525,837,023,856.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,837,023,856.54/592,079.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888,119.10

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