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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,848.60, 889,272.90 and 380,272.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,848.60, 889,272.90 and 380,272.20 is: 570,408.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,848.60 : 889,272.90 = 380,272.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,848.60/889,272.90 = 380,272.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,848.60x = 889,272.90 × 380,272.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,848.60x = 338,165,762,083.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,165,762,083.38/592,848.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570,408.30

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