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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,317.16, 888,478.34 and 187,511.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,317.16, 888,478.34 and 187,511.36 is: 281,267.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,317.16 : 888,478.34 = 187,511.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,317.16/888,478.34 = 187,511.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,317.16x = 888,478.34 × 187,511.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,317.16x = 166,599,781,863.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,599,781,863.94/592,317.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,267.86

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