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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,762.35, 888,427.51 and 288,700.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,762.35, 888,427.51 and 288,700.81 is: 432,702.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,762.35 : 888,427.51 = 288,700.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,762.35/888,427.51 = 288,700.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,762.35x = 888,427.51 × 288,700.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,762.35x = 256,489,738,820.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,489,738,820.46/592,762.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,702.48

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