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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,622.96, 888,306 and 513,935.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,622.96, 888,306 and 513,935.02 is: 769,059.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,622.96 : 888,306 = 513,935.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,622.96/888,306 = 513,935.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,622.96x = 888,306 × 513,935.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,622.96x = 456,531,561,876.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,531,561,876.12/593,622.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,059.81

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