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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,403.40, 888,021.90 and 292,930.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,403.40, 888,021.90 and 292,930.20 is: 439,106.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,403.40 : 888,021.90 = 292,930.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,403.40/888,021.90 = 292,930.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,403.40x = 888,021.90 × 292,930.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,403.40x = 260,128,432,771.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,128,432,771.38/592,403.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,106.92

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