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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,309.66, 888,463.80 and 192,949.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,309.66, 888,463.80 and 192,949.79 is: 289,424.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,309.66 : 888,463.80 = 192,949.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,309.66/888,463.80 = 192,949.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,309.66x = 888,463.80 × 192,949.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,309.66x = 171,428,903,632.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,428,903,632.60/592,309.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,424.46

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