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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,862.14, 888,505.90 and 340,263.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,862.14, 888,505.90 and 340,263.64 is: 509,943.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,862.14 : 888,505.90 = 340,263.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,862.14/888,505.90 = 340,263.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,862.14x = 888,505.90 × 340,263.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,862.14x = 302,326,251,695.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,326,251,695.48/592,862.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,943.60

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