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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,086.60, 888,140.88 and 192,726

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,086.60, 888,140.88 and 192,726 is: 289,092.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,086.60 : 888,140.88 = 192,726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,086.60/888,140.88 = 192,726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,086.60x = 888,140.88 × 192,726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,086.60x = 171,167,839,238.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,167,839,238.88/592,086.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,092.57

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