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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,361.20, 888,541.80 and 403,404.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,361.20, 888,541.80 and 403,404.40 is: 605,106.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,361.20 : 888,541.80 = 403,404.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,361.20/888,541.80 = 403,404.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,361.20x = 888,541.80 × 403,404.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,361.20x = 358,441,671,703.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,441,671,703.92/592,361.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,106.60

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