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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,478.60, 888,717.90 and 260,054.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,478.60, 888,717.90 and 260,054.60 is: 390,081.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,478.60 : 888,717.90 = 260,054.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,478.60/888,717.90 = 260,054.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,478.60x = 888,717.90 × 260,054.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,478.60x = 231,115,177,997.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,115,177,997.34/592,478.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,081.90

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