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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,874.30, 891,006.93 and 394,977.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,874.30, 891,006.93 and 394,977.18 is: 592,595.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,874.30 : 891,006.93 = 394,977.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,874.30/891,006.93 = 394,977.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,874.30x = 891,006.93 × 394,977.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,874.30x = 351,927,404,571.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,927,404,571.86/593,874.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,595.78

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