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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,297.72, 888,445.89 and 192,937.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,297.72, 888,445.89 and 192,937.85 is: 289,406.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,297.72 : 888,445.89 = 192,937.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,297.72/888,445.89 = 192,937.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,297.72x = 888,445.89 × 192,937.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,297.72x = 171,414,839,290.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,414,839,290.02/592,297.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,406.55

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