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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,863.14, 888,507.40 and 340,264.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,863.14, 888,507.40 and 340,264.64 is: 509,945.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,863.14 : 888,507.40 = 340,264.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,863.14/888,507.40 = 340,264.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,863.14x = 888,507.40 × 340,264.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,863.14x = 302,327,650,598.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,327,650,598.34/592,863.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,945.10

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