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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,329.40, 887,910.90 and 292,856.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,329.40, 887,910.90 and 292,856.20 is: 438,995.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,329.40 : 887,910.90 = 292,856.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,329.40/887,910.90 = 292,856.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,329.40x = 887,910.90 × 292,856.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,329.40x = 260,030,212,112.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,030,212,112.58/592,329.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,995.96

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