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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,868.30, 890,997.93 and 394,971.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,868.30, 890,997.93 and 394,971.18 is: 592,586.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,868.30 : 890,997.93 = 394,971.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,868.30/890,997.93 = 394,971.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,868.30x = 890,997.93 × 394,971.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,868.30x = 351,918,503,789.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,918,503,789.66/593,868.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,586.78

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