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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,172.17, 888,332.06 and 192,705.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,172.17, 888,332.06 and 192,705.68 is: 289,082.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,172.17 : 888,332.06 = 192,705.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,172.17/888,332.06 = 192,705.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,172.17x = 888,332.06 × 192,705.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,172.17x = 171,186,636,390.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,186,636,390.70/592,172.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,082.54

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