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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,165.06, 887,927.73 and 307,149.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,165.06, 887,927.73 and 307,149.06 is: 460,557.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,165.06 : 887,927.73 = 307,149.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,165.06/887,927.73 = 307,149.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,165.06x = 887,927.73 × 307,149.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,165.06x = 272,726,167,617.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,726,167,617.43/592,165.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,557.68

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