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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,968, 888,714.72 and 260,208.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,968, 888,714.72 and 260,208.96 is: 389,989.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,968 : 888,714.72 = 260,208.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,968/888,714.72 = 260,208.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,968x = 888,714.72 × 260,208.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,968x = 231,251,533,027.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,251,533,027.89/592,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,989.90

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