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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,377.40, 887,982.90 and 292,904.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,377.40, 887,982.90 and 292,904.20 is: 439,067.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,377.40 : 887,982.90 = 292,904.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,377.40/887,982.90 = 292,904.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,377.40x = 887,982.90 × 292,904.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,377.40x = 260,093,920,938.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,093,920,938.18/592,377.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,067.93

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