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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,496.10, 888,744.15 and 260,072.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,496.10, 888,744.15 and 260,072.10 is: 390,108.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,496.10 : 888,744.15 = 260,072.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,496.10/888,744.15 = 260,072.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,496.10x = 888,744.15 × 260,072.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,496.10x = 231,137,557,453.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,137,557,453.22/592,496.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,108.15

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