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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,954.78, 888,316.20 and 293,084.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,954.78, 888,316.20 and 293,084.29 is: 439,074.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,954.78 : 888,316.20 = 293,084.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,954.78/888,316.20 = 293,084.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,954.78x = 888,316.20 × 293,084.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,954.78x = 260,351,522,772.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,351,522,772.50/592,954.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,074.84

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