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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,112.60, 888,179.88 and 192,752

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,112.60, 888,179.88 and 192,752 is: 289,131.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,112.60 : 888,179.88 = 192,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,112.60/888,179.88 = 192,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,112.60x = 888,179.88 × 192,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,112.60x = 171,198,448,229.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,198,448,229.76/592,112.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,131.57

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