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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,187.20, 888,410.40 and 292,811.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,187.20, 888,410.40 and 292,811.20 is: 439,280.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,187.20 : 888,410.40 = 292,811.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,187.20/888,410.40 = 292,811.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,187.20x = 888,410.40 × 292,811.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,187.20x = 260,136,515,316.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,136,515,316.48/592,187.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,280.88

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