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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,542.20, 888,942.90 and 293,166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,542.20, 888,942.90 and 293,166.20 is: 439,813.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,542.20 : 888,942.90 = 293,166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,542.20/888,942.90 = 293,166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,542.20x = 888,942.90 × 293,166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,542.20x = 260,608,012,009.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,608,012,009.98/592,542.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,813.42

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