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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,111.14, 887,379.39 and 512,854.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,111.14, 887,379.39 and 512,854.26 is: 768,599.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,111.14 : 887,379.39 = 512,854.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,111.14/887,379.39 = 512,854.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,111.14x = 887,379.39 × 512,854.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,111.14x = 455,096,300,397.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,096,300,397.70/592,111.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768,599.46

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