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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,142.40, 888,213.60 and 414,849.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,142.40, 888,213.60 and 414,849.60 is: 622,274.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,142.40 : 888,213.60 = 414,849.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,142.40/888,213.60 = 414,849.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,142.40x = 888,213.60 × 414,849.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,142.40x = 368,475,056,674.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,475,056,674.56/592,142.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,274.40

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