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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,881.30, 889,905.15 and 293,699.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,881.30, 889,905.15 and 293,699.70 is: 440,838.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,881.30 : 889,905.15 = 293,699.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,881.30/889,905.15 = 293,699.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,881.30x = 889,905.15 × 293,699.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,881.30x = 261,364,875,583.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,364,875,583.46/592,881.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,838.45

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