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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594,041.80, 888,470.70 and 531,315.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594,041.80, 888,470.70 and 531,315.40 is: 794,654.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,041.80 : 888,470.70 = 531,315.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,041.80/888,470.70 = 531,315.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,041.80x = 888,470.70 × 531,315.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,041.80x = 472,058,165,358.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,058,165,358.78/594,041.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,654.80

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