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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,284.58, 887,889.27 and 307,642.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,284.58, 887,889.27 and 307,642.42 is: 461,184.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,284.58 : 887,889.27 = 307,642.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,284.58/887,889.27 = 307,642.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,284.58x = 887,889.27 × 307,642.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,284.58x = 273,152,403,714.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,152,403,714.83/592,284.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,184.39

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