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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,868.80, 890,998.68 and 394,971.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,868.80, 890,998.68 and 394,971.68 is: 592,587.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,868.80 : 890,998.68 = 394,971.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,868.80/890,998.68 = 394,971.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,868.80x = 890,998.68 × 394,971.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,868.80x = 351,919,245,517.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,919,245,517.38/593,868.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,587.53

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