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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,332.64, 888,498.30 and 192,972.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,332.64, 888,498.30 and 192,972.84 is: 289,459.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,332.64 : 888,498.30 = 192,972.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,332.64/888,498.30 = 192,972.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,332.64x = 888,498.30 × 192,972.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,332.64x = 171,456,040,286.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,456,040,286.17/592,332.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,459.04

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