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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,179, 888,004.80 and 187,270.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,179, 888,004.80 and 187,270.80 is: 280,822.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,179 : 888,004.80 = 187,270.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,179/888,004.80 = 187,270.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,179x = 888,004.80 × 187,270.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,179x = 166,297,369,299.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,297,369,299.84/592,179
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,822.81

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