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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,141.60, 888,212.40 and 526,823.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,141.60, 888,212.40 and 526,823.20 is: 790,234.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,141.60 : 888,212.40 = 526,823.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,141.60/888,212.40 = 526,823.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,141.60x = 888,212.40 × 526,823.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,141.60x = 467,930,898,847.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,930,898,847.68/592,141.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790,234.80

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