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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,771.10, 888,979.95 and 462,186.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,771.10, 888,979.95 and 462,186.60 is: 691,974.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,771.10 : 888,979.95 = 462,186.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,771.10/888,979.95 = 462,186.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,771.10x = 888,979.95 × 462,186.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,771.10x = 410,874,620,558.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,874,620,558.67/593,771.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,974.77

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