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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,217.28, 888,197.28 and 187,440.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,217.28, 888,197.28 and 187,440.96 is: 281,120.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,217.28 : 888,197.28 = 187,440.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,217.28/888,197.28 = 187,440.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,217.28x = 888,197.28 × 187,440.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,217.28x = 166,484,550,832.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,484,550,832.59/592,217.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,120.72

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