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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,145.60, 888,508.80 and 367,814.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,145.60, 888,508.80 and 367,814.40 is: 550,971.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,145.60 : 888,508.80 = 367,814.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,145.60/888,508.80 = 367,814.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,145.60x = 888,508.80 × 367,814.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,145.60x = 326,806,331,166.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,806,331,166.72/593,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,971.52

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