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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,310.79, 888,468.78 and 187,504.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,310.79, 888,468.78 and 187,504.98 is: 281,258.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,310.79 : 888,468.78 = 187,504.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,310.79/888,468.78 = 187,504.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,310.79x = 888,468.78 × 187,504.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,310.79x = 166,592,318,654.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,592,318,654.28/592,310.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,258.29

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