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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,087.60, 888,142.38 and 192,727

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,087.60, 888,142.38 and 192,727 is: 289,094.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,087.60 : 888,142.38 = 192,727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,087.60/888,142.38 = 192,727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,087.60x = 888,142.38 × 192,727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,087.60x = 171,169,016,470.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,169,016,470.26/592,087.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,094.07

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