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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,996.80, 890,995.20 and 262,220.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,996.80, 890,995.20 and 262,220.80 is: 393,331.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,996.80 : 890,995.20 = 262,220.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,996.80/890,995.20 = 262,220.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,996.80x = 890,995.20 × 262,220.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,996.80x = 233,637,474,140.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,637,474,140.16/593,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,331.20

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