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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,293.88, 888,904.02 and 494,092.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,293.88, 888,904.02 and 494,092.28 is: 740,274.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,293.88 : 888,904.02 = 494,092.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,293.88/888,904.02 = 494,092.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,293.88x = 888,904.02 × 494,092.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,293.88x = 439,200,613,942.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,200,613,942.97/593,293.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,274.98

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