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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,218.83, 888,390.47 and 192,890.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,218.83, 888,390.47 and 192,890.70 is: 289,356.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,218.83 : 888,390.47 = 192,890.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,218.83/888,390.47 = 192,890.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,218.83x = 888,390.47 × 192,890.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,218.83x = 171,362,258,667.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,362,258,667.18/592,218.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,356.32

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