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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,821.12, 886,144.08 and 191,497.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,821.12, 886,144.08 and 191,497.12 is: 287,217.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,821.12 : 886,144.08 = 191,497.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,821.12/886,144.08 = 191,497.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,821.12x = 886,144.08 × 191,497.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,821.12x = 169,694,039,225.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,694,039,225.05/590,821.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,217.29

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