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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,001.60, 888,002.40 and 259,577.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,001.60, 888,002.40 and 259,577.60 is: 389,366.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,001.60 : 888,002.40 = 259,577.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,001.60/888,002.40 = 259,577.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,001.60x = 888,002.40 × 259,577.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,001.60x = 230,505,531,786.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,505,531,786.24/592,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,366.40

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