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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,307.66, 888,460.80 and 192,947.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,307.66, 888,460.80 and 192,947.79 is: 289,421.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,307.66 : 888,460.80 = 192,947.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,307.66/888,460.80 = 192,947.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,307.66x = 888,460.80 × 192,947.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,307.66x = 171,426,547,861.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,426,547,861.63/592,307.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,421.46

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