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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594,464.68, 892,002.78 and 394,922.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594,464.68, 892,002.78 and 394,922.92 is: 592,587.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,464.68 : 892,002.78 = 394,922.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,464.68/892,002.78 = 394,922.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,464.68x = 892,002.78 × 394,922.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,464.68x = 352,272,342,525.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,272,342,525.72/594,464.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,587.51

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