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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,693.38, 888,142.02 and 392,295.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,693.38, 888,142.02 and 392,295.83 is: 587,849.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,693.38 : 888,142.02 = 392,295.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,693.38/888,142.02 = 392,295.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,693.38x = 888,142.02 × 392,295.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,693.38x = 348,414,406,453.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,414,406,453.07/592,693.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,849.33

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