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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,817, 891,203.40 and 337,806.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,817, 891,203.40 and 337,806.78 is: 506,982.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,817 : 891,203.40 = 337,806.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,817/891,203.40 = 337,806.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,817x = 891,203.40 × 337,806.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,817x = 301,054,550,879.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,054,550,879.05/593,817
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,982.03

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