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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,278.96, 887,059.66 and 191,920.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591,278.96, 887,059.66 and 191,920.88 is: 287,927.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591,278.96 : 887,059.66 = 191,920.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591,278.96/887,059.66 = 191,920.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591,278.96x = 887,059.66 × 191,920.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591,278.96x = 170,245,270,559.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,245,270,559.70/591,278.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,927.16

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