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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,136.20, 888,204.30 and 474,038.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,136.20, 888,204.30 and 474,038.20 is: 711,057.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,136.20 : 888,204.30 = 474,038.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,136.20/888,204.30 = 474,038.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,136.20x = 888,204.30 × 474,038.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,136.20x = 421,042,767,604.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,042,767,604.26/592,136.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,057.30

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