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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,089.16, 888,356.76 and 355,596.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,089.16, 888,356.76 and 355,596.72 is: 533,529.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,089.16 : 888,356.76 = 355,596.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,089.16/888,356.76 = 355,596.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,089.16x = 888,356.76 × 355,596.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,089.16x = 315,896,750,045.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,896,750,045.83/592,089.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,529.02

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