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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,183.80, 888,966.90 and 339,665.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,183.80, 888,966.90 and 339,665.40 is: 509,894.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,183.80 : 888,966.90 = 339,665.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,183.80/888,966.90 = 339,665.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,183.80x = 888,966.90 × 339,665.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,183.80x = 301,951,297,675.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,951,297,675.26/592,183.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,894.56

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