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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,400.80, 888,601.20 and 474,302.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,400.80, 888,601.20 and 474,302.80 is: 711,454.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,400.80 : 888,601.20 = 474,302.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,400.80/888,601.20 = 474,302.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,400.80x = 888,601.20 × 474,302.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,400.80x = 421,466,037,243.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,466,037,243.36/592,400.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,454.20

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