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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,872.30, 891,003.93 and 394,975.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,872.30, 891,003.93 and 394,975.18 is: 592,592.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,872.30 : 891,003.93 = 394,975.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,872.30/891,003.93 = 394,975.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,872.30x = 891,003.93 × 394,975.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,872.30x = 351,924,437,632.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,924,437,632.46/593,872.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,592.78

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