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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,869.30, 890,999.43 and 394,972.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,869.30, 890,999.43 and 394,972.18 is: 592,588.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,869.30 : 890,999.43 = 394,972.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,869.30/890,999.43 = 394,972.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,869.30x = 890,999.43 × 394,972.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,869.30x = 351,919,987,245.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,919,987,245.86/593,869.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,588.28

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