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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,959.12, 888,587.50 and 336,995.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,959.12, 888,587.50 and 336,995.53 is: 505,009.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,959.12 : 888,587.50 = 336,995.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,959.12/888,587.50 = 336,995.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,959.12x = 888,587.50 × 336,995.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,959.12x = 299,450,015,513.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,450,015,513.88/592,959.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,009.55

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