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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,084.20, 888,134.78 and 192,727.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,084.20, 888,134.78 and 192,727.08 is: 289,093.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,084.20 : 888,134.78 = 192,727.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,084.20/888,134.78 = 192,727.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,084.20x = 888,134.78 × 192,727.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,084.20x = 171,167,622,795.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,167,622,795.84/592,084.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,093.38

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