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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,955.78, 888,317.70 and 293,085.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,955.78, 888,317.70 and 293,085.30 is: 439,076.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,955.78 : 888,317.70 = 293,085.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,955.78/888,317.70 = 293,085.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,955.78x = 888,317.70 × 293,085.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,955.78x = 260,352,859,599.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,352,859,599.81/592,955.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,076.35

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