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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,493.60, 888,740.40 and 260,069.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,493.60, 888,740.40 and 260,069.60 is: 390,104.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,493.60 : 888,740.40 = 260,069.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,493.60/888,740.40 = 260,069.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,493.60x = 888,740.40 × 260,069.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,493.60x = 231,134,360,331.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,134,360,331.84/592,493.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,104.40

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