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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,182.80, 888,965.40 and 339,664.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,182.80, 888,965.40 and 339,664.40 is: 509,893.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,182.80 : 888,965.40 = 339,664.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,182.80/888,965.40 = 339,664.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,182.80x = 888,965.40 × 339,664.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,182.80x = 301,949,899,211.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,949,899,211.76/592,182.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,893.06

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