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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,298.88, 888,447.62 and 192,939

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,298.88, 888,447.62 and 192,939 is: 289,408.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,298.88 : 888,447.62 = 192,939 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,298.88/888,447.62 = 192,939/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,298.88x = 888,447.62 × 192,939
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,298.88x = 171,416,195,355.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,416,195,355.18/592,298.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,408.27

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