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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,261.74, 888,299.67 and 192,899.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,261.74, 888,299.67 and 192,899.13 is: 289,318.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,261.74 : 888,299.67 = 192,899.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,261.74/888,299.67 = 192,899.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,261.74x = 888,299.67 × 192,899.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,261.74x = 171,352,233,522.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,352,233,522.29/592,261.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,318.42

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