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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,831.80, 887,279.40 and 592,831.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,831.80, 887,279.40 and 592,831.80 is: 887,279.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,831.80 : 887,279.40 = 592,831.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,831.80/887,279.40 = 592,831.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,831.80x = 887,279.40 × 592,831.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,831.80x = 526,007,443,804.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,007,443,804.92/592,831.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887,279.40

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