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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,865, 888,565.50 and 416,717.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,865, 888,565.50 and 416,717.64 is: 623,510.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,865 : 888,565.50 = 416,717.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,865/888,565.50 = 416,717.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,865x = 888,565.50 × 416,717.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,865x = 370,280,918,145.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,280,918,145.42/593,865
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623,510.26

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