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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,657.80, 888,069.90 and 292,476.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591,657.80, 888,069.90 and 292,476.20 is: 439,002.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591,657.80 : 888,069.90 = 292,476.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591,657.80/888,069.90 = 292,476.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591,657.80x = 888,069.90 × 292,476.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591,657.80x = 259,739,309,686.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,739,309,686.38/591,657.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,002.60

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