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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,312.41, 888,467.92 and 192,952.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,312.41, 888,467.92 and 192,952.54 is: 289,428.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,312.41 : 888,467.92 = 192,952.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,312.41/888,467.92 = 192,952.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,312.41x = 888,467.92 × 192,952.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,312.41x = 171,432,141,872.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,432,141,872.52/592,312.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,428.58

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