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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,501.80, 890,252.70 and 356,722.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,501.80, 890,252.70 and 356,722.60 is: 535,083.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,501.80 : 890,252.70 = 356,722.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,501.80/890,252.70 = 356,722.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,501.80x = 890,252.70 × 356,722.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,501.80x = 317,573,257,801.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,573,257,801.02/593,501.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,083.90

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