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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,076.66, 888,224.55 and 187,370.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,076.66, 888,224.55 and 187,370.73 is: 281,090.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,076.66 : 888,224.55 = 187,370.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,076.66/888,224.55 = 187,370.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,076.66x = 888,224.55 × 187,370.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,076.66x = 166,427,279,123.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,427,279,123.69/592,076.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,090.76

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