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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,302.51, 888,453.05 and 192,942.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,302.51, 888,453.05 and 192,942.63 is: 289,413.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,302.51 : 888,453.05 = 192,942.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,302.51/888,453.05 = 192,942.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,302.51x = 888,453.05 × 192,942.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,302.51x = 171,420,467,133.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,420,467,133.81/592,302.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,413.71

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