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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,979.49, 888,537.82 and 458,373.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,979.49, 888,537.82 and 458,373.37 is: 686,840.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,979.49 : 888,537.82 = 458,373.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,979.49/888,537.82 = 458,373.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,979.49x = 888,537.82 × 458,373.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,979.49x = 407,282,074,925.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,282,074,925.85/592,979.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686,840.07

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