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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,964.28, 888,330.38 and 293,093.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,964.28, 888,330.38 and 293,093.78 is: 439,089.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,964.28 : 888,330.38 = 293,093.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,964.28/888,330.38 = 293,093.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,964.28x = 888,330.38 × 293,093.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,964.28x = 260,364,103,055.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,364,103,055.92/592,964.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,089.02

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