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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,850.76, 832,892.34 and 591,424.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,850.76, 832,892.34 and 591,424.86 is: 814,404.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,850.76 : 832,892.34 = 591,424.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,850.76/832,892.34 = 591,424.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,850.76x = 832,892.34 × 591,424.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,850.76x = 492,593,235,579.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,593,235,579.57/604,850.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814,404.59

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