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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,314.42, 888,470.91 and 192,954.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,314.42, 888,470.91 and 192,954.54 is: 289,431.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,314.42 : 888,470.91 = 192,954.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,314.42/888,470.91 = 192,954.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,314.42x = 888,470.91 × 192,954.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,314.42x = 171,434,495,742.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,434,495,742.43/592,314.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,431.58

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