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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,074.36, 888,119.64 and 192,717.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,074.36, 888,119.64 and 192,717.09 is: 289,078.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,074.36 : 888,119.64 = 192,717.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,074.36/888,119.64 = 192,717.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,074.36x = 888,119.64 × 192,717.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,074.36x = 171,155,832,592.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,155,832,592.65/592,074.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,078.27

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