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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,006.10, 888,009.15 and 259,582.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,006.10, 888,009.15 and 259,582.10 is: 389,373.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,006.10 : 888,009.15 = 259,582.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,006.10/888,009.15 = 259,582.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,006.10x = 888,009.15 × 259,582.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,006.10x = 230,511,279,976.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,511,279,976.22/592,006.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,373.15

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