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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,692.44, 888,140.61 and 392,294.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,692.44, 888,140.61 and 392,294.89 is: 587,847.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,692.44 : 888,140.61 = 392,294.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,692.44/888,140.61 = 392,294.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,692.44x = 888,140.61 × 392,294.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,692.44x = 348,413,024,014.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,413,024,014.66/592,692.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,847.94

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