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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,004.82, 888,100.02 and 192,552

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,004.82, 888,100.02 and 192,552 is: 288,858.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,004.82 : 888,100.02 = 192,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,004.82/888,100.02 = 192,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,004.82x = 888,100.02 × 192,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,004.82x = 171,005,435,051.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,005,435,051.04/592,004.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,858.18

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