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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594,601.02, 892,338.93 and 394,855.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594,601.02, 892,338.93 and 394,855.02 is: 592,572.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,601.02 : 892,338.93 = 394,855.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,601.02/892,338.93 = 394,855.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,601.02x = 892,338.93 × 394,855.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,601.02x = 352,344,506,051.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,344,506,051.93/594,601.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,572.99

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