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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,848, 888,540 and 416,700.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,848, 888,540 and 416,700.64 is: 623,484.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,848 : 888,540 = 416,700.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,848/888,540 = 416,700.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,848x = 888,540 × 416,700.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,848x = 370,255,186,665.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,255,186,665.60/593,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623,484.78

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