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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,147.60, 888,511.80 and 367,816.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,147.60, 888,511.80 and 367,816.40 is: 550,974.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,147.60 : 888,511.80 = 367,816.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,147.60/888,511.80 = 367,816.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,147.60x = 888,511.80 × 367,816.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,147.60x = 326,809,211,633.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,809,211,633.52/593,147.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,974.52

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