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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,861.14, 888,504.40 and 340,262.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,861.14, 888,504.40 and 340,262.64 is: 509,942.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,861.14 : 888,504.40 = 340,262.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,861.14/888,504.40 = 340,262.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,861.14x = 888,504.40 × 340,262.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,861.14x = 302,324,852,795.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,324,852,795.62/592,861.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,942.10

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