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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,218.28, 888,198.78 and 187,441.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,218.28, 888,198.78 and 187,441.96 is: 281,122.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,218.28 : 888,198.78 = 187,441.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,218.28/888,198.78 = 187,441.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,218.28x = 888,198.78 × 187,441.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,218.28x = 166,485,720,192.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,485,720,192.81/592,218.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,122.22

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