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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,994.80, 888,659.40 and 538,007.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,994.80, 888,659.40 and 538,007.60 is: 804,898.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,994.80 : 888,659.40 = 538,007.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,994.80/888,659.40 = 538,007.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,994.80x = 888,659.40 × 538,007.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,994.80x = 478,105,511,011.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,105,511,011.44/593,994.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804,898.48

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