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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,308.91, 888,462.66 and 192,949.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,308.91, 888,462.66 and 192,949.03 is: 289,423.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,308.91 : 888,462.66 = 192,949.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,308.91/888,462.66 = 192,949.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,308.91x = 888,462.66 × 192,949.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,308.91x = 171,428,003,995.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,428,003,995.91/592,308.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,423.31

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