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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,989.89, 888,553.47 and 458,383.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,989.89, 888,553.47 and 458,383.80 is: 686,855.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,989.89 : 888,553.47 = 458,383.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,989.89/888,553.47 = 458,383.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,989.89x = 888,553.47 × 458,383.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,989.89x = 407,298,516,081.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,298,516,081.79/592,989.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686,855.75

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