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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,831.20, 889,246.80 and 550,840.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,831.20, 889,246.80 and 550,840.80 is: 826,261.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,831.20 : 889,246.80 = 550,840.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,831.20/889,246.80 = 550,840.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,831.20x = 889,246.80 × 550,840.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,831.20x = 489,833,418,709.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,833,418,709.44/592,831.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,261.20

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