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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,953.78, 888,314.70 and 293,083.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,953.78, 888,314.70 and 293,083.29 is: 439,073.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,953.78 : 888,314.70 = 293,083.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,953.78/888,314.70 = 293,083.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,953.78x = 888,314.70 × 293,083.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,953.78x = 260,350,194,831.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,350,194,831.36/592,953.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,073.34

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