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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594,463.68, 892,001.28 and 394,921.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594,463.68, 892,001.28 and 394,921.92 is: 592,586.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,463.68 : 892,001.28 = 394,921.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,463.68/892,001.28 = 394,921.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,463.68x = 892,001.28 × 394,921.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,463.68x = 352,270,858,140.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,270,858,140.06/594,463.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,586.01

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