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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,087.20, 888,260.40 and 292,711.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,087.20, 888,260.40 and 292,711.20 is: 439,130.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,087.20 : 888,260.40 = 292,711.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,087.20/888,260.40 = 292,711.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,087.20x = 888,260.40 × 292,711.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,087.20x = 260,003,767,596.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,003,767,596.48/592,087.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,130.87

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