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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,724.38, 891,777.76 and 354,305.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,724.38, 891,777.76 and 354,305.32 is: 532,168.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,724.38 : 891,777.76 = 354,305.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,724.38/891,777.76 = 354,305.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,724.38x = 891,777.76 × 354,305.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,724.38x = 315,961,604,625.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,961,604,625.68/593,724.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,168.82

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