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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,308.41, 888,461.93 and 192,948.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,308.41, 888,461.93 and 192,948.54 is: 289,422.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,308.41 : 888,461.93 = 192,948.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,308.41/888,461.93 = 192,948.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,308.41x = 888,461.93 × 192,948.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,308.41x = 171,427,432,239.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,427,432,239.08/592,308.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,422.59

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