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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,174.72, 888,052.29 and 192,741.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,174.72, 888,052.29 and 192,741.04 is: 289,043.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,174.72 : 888,052.29 = 192,741.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,174.72/888,052.29 = 192,741.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,174.72x = 888,052.29 × 192,741.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,174.72x = 171,164,121,948.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,164,121,948.98/592,174.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,043.28

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