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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,310.05, 888,467.65 and 187,504.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,310.05, 888,467.65 and 187,504.24 is: 281,257.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,310.05 : 888,467.65 = 187,504.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,310.05/888,467.65 = 187,504.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,310.05x = 888,467.65 × 187,504.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,310.05x = 166,591,447,738.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,591,447,738.64/592,310.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,257.17

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