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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,317.42, 888,475.41 and 192,957.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,317.42, 888,475.41 and 192,957.54 is: 289,436.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,317.42 : 888,475.41 = 192,957.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,317.42/888,475.41 = 192,957.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,317.42x = 888,475.41 × 192,957.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,317.42x = 171,438,029,464.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,438,029,464.09/592,317.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,436.08

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