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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,014.60, 888,021.90 and 259,590.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,014.60, 888,021.90 and 259,590.60 is: 389,385.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,014.60 : 888,021.90 = 259,590.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,014.60/888,021.90 = 259,590.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,014.60x = 888,021.90 × 259,590.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,014.60x = 230,522,137,834.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,522,137,834.14/592,014.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,385.90

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