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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,941.23, 890,297.60 and 584,083.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,941.23, 890,297.60 and 584,083.88 is: 876,998.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,941.23 : 890,297.60 = 584,083.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,941.23/890,297.60 = 584,083.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,941.23x = 890,297.60 × 584,083.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,941.23x = 520,008,469,190.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,008,469,190.78/592,941.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876,998.34

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