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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,940.66, 888,295.01 and 293,070.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,940.66, 888,295.01 and 293,070.15 is: 439,053.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,940.66 : 888,295.01 = 293,070.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,940.66/888,295.01 = 293,070.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,940.66x = 888,295.01 × 293,070.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,940.66x = 260,332,750,359.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,332,750,359.60/592,940.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,053.64

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