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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,184.80, 888,968.40 and 339,666.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,184.80, 888,968.40 and 339,666.40 is: 509,896.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,184.80 : 888,968.40 = 339,666.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,184.80/888,968.40 = 339,666.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,184.80x = 888,968.40 × 339,666.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,184.80x = 301,952,696,141.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,952,696,141.76/592,184.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,896.06

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