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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,307.92, 888,461.16 and 192,948.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,307.92, 888,461.16 and 192,948.04 is: 289,421.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,307.92 : 888,461.16 = 192,948.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,307.92/888,461.16 = 192,948.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,307.92x = 888,461.16 × 192,948.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,307.92x = 171,426,839,438.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,426,839,438.13/592,307.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,421.83

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