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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,316.16, 888,476.84 and 187,510.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,316.16, 888,476.84 and 187,510.36 is: 281,266.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,316.16 : 888,476.84 = 187,510.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,316.16/888,476.84 = 187,510.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,316.16x = 888,476.84 × 187,510.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,316.16x = 166,598,612,120.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,598,612,120.06/592,316.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,266.36

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