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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,965.28, 888,331.87 and 293,094.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,965.28, 888,331.87 and 293,094.78 is: 439,090.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,965.28 : 888,331.87 = 293,094.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,965.28/888,331.87 = 293,094.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,965.28x = 888,331.87 × 293,094.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,965.28x = 260,365,434,004.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,365,434,004.64/592,965.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,090.52

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