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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,515.60, 888,773.40 and 260,091.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,515.60, 888,773.40 and 260,091.60 is: 390,137.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,515.60 : 888,773.40 = 260,091.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,515.60/888,773.40 = 260,091.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,515.60x = 888,773.40 × 260,091.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,515.60x = 231,162,495,643.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,162,495,643.44/592,515.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,137.40

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