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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,994.40, 887,991.60 and 192,672.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591,994.40, 887,991.60 and 192,672.80 is: 289,009.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591,994.40 : 887,991.60 = 192,672.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591,994.40/887,991.60 = 192,672.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591,994.40x = 887,991.60 × 192,672.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591,994.40x = 171,091,827,948.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,091,827,948.48/591,994.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,009.20

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