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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,085.55, 888,237.90 and 187,379.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,085.55, 888,237.90 and 187,379.61 is: 281,104.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,085.55 : 888,237.90 = 187,379.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,085.55/888,237.90 = 187,379.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,085.55x = 888,237.90 × 187,379.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,085.55x = 166,437,671,289.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,437,671,289.22/592,085.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,104.09

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