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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,989.29, 888,552.56 and 458,383.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,989.29, 888,552.56 and 458,383.18 is: 686,854.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,989.29 : 888,552.56 = 458,383.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,989.29/888,552.56 = 458,383.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,989.29x = 888,552.56 × 458,383.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,989.29x = 407,297,548,049.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,297,548,049.94/592,989.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686,854.82

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