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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,002.10, 888,003.15 and 292,626.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,002.10, 888,003.15 and 292,626.10 is: 438,939.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,002.10 : 888,003.15 = 292,626.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,002.10/888,003.15 = 292,626.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,002.10x = 888,003.15 × 292,626.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,002.10x = 259,852,898,572.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,852,898,572.22/592,002.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,939.15

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