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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,833.20, 888,597.36 and 292,869.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,833.20, 888,597.36 and 292,869.68 is: 438,982.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,833.20 : 888,597.36 = 292,869.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,833.20/888,597.36 = 292,869.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,833.20x = 888,597.36 × 292,869.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,833.20x = 260,243,224,472.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,243,224,472.05/592,833.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,982.20

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