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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,311.17, 888,469.34 and 187,505.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,311.17, 888,469.34 and 187,505.36 is: 281,258.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,311.17 : 888,469.34 = 187,505.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,311.17/888,469.34 = 187,505.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,311.17x = 888,469.34 × 187,505.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,311.17x = 166,592,759,472.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,592,759,472.08/592,311.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,258.85

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