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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,075.20, 888,121.20 and 192,718.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,075.20, 888,121.20 and 192,718.08 is: 289,079.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,075.20 : 888,121.20 = 192,718.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,075.20/888,121.20 = 192,718.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,075.20x = 888,121.20 × 192,718.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,075.20x = 171,157,012,471.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,157,012,471.30/592,075.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,079.85

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