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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,621.96, 888,304.50 and 513,934.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,621.96, 888,304.50 and 513,934.02 is: 769,058.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,621.96 : 888,304.50 = 513,934.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,621.96/888,304.50 = 513,934.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,621.96x = 888,304.50 × 513,934.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,621.96x = 456,529,902,669.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,529,902,669.09/593,621.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,058.31

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