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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,173.72, 888,050.79 and 192,740.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,173.72, 888,050.79 and 192,740.04 is: 289,041.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,173.72 : 888,050.79 = 192,740.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,173.72/888,050.79 = 192,740.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,173.72x = 888,050.79 × 192,740.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,173.72x = 171,162,944,786.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,162,944,786.63/592,173.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,041.78

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