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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,306.91, 888,459.68 and 192,947.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,306.91, 888,459.68 and 192,947.04 is: 289,420.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,306.91 : 888,459.68 = 192,947.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,306.91/888,459.68 = 192,947.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,306.91x = 888,459.68 × 192,947.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,306.91x = 171,425,665,897.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,425,665,897.72/592,306.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,420.34

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