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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,982.64, 888,845.56 and 514,295.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,982.64, 888,845.56 and 514,295.52 is: 769,600.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,982.64 : 888,845.56 = 514,295.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,982.64/888,845.56 = 514,295.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,982.64x = 888,845.56 × 514,295.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,982.64x = 457,129,289,479.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,129,289,479.89/593,982.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,600.42

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