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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,026.60, 888,039.90 and 292,564.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,026.60, 888,039.90 and 292,564.20 is: 438,846.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,026.60 : 888,039.90 = 292,564.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,026.60/888,039.90 = 292,564.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,026.60x = 888,039.90 × 292,564.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,026.60x = 259,808,682,911.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,808,682,911.58/592,026.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,846.30

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