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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,309.04, 888,408.36 and 406,685.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,309.04, 888,408.36 and 406,685.04 is: 608,961.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,309.04 : 888,408.36 = 406,685.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,309.04/888,408.36 = 406,685.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,309.04x = 888,408.36 × 406,685.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,309.04x = 361,302,389,422.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,302,389,422.93/593,309.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,961.54

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