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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,021.28, 888,265.44 and 259,364

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,021.28, 888,265.44 and 259,364 is: 389,148.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,021.28 : 888,265.44 = 259,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,021.28/888,265.44 = 259,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,021.28x = 888,265.44 × 259,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,021.28x = 230,384,077,580.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,384,077,580.16/592,021.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,148.30

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