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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,001.40, 888,002.10 and 192,679.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,001.40, 888,002.10 and 192,679.80 is: 289,019.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,001.40 : 888,002.10 = 192,679.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,001.40/888,002.10 = 192,679.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,001.40x = 888,002.10 × 192,679.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,001.40x = 171,100,067,027.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,100,067,027.58/592,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,019.70

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