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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,697.70, 888,148.47 and 392,300.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,697.70, 888,148.47 and 392,300.16 is: 587,855.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,697.70 : 888,148.47 = 392,300.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,697.70/888,148.47 = 392,300.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,697.70x = 888,148.47 × 392,300.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,697.70x = 348,420,786,884.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,420,786,884.76/592,697.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,855.81

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