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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,860.14, 888,502.90 and 340,261.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,860.14, 888,502.90 and 340,261.64 is: 509,940.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,860.14 : 888,502.90 = 340,261.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,860.14/888,502.90 = 340,261.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,860.14x = 888,502.90 × 340,261.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,860.14x = 302,323,453,898.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,323,453,898.76/592,860.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,940.60

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