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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,351.11, 888,660.36 and 187,567.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,351.11, 888,660.36 and 187,567.88 is: 281,394.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,351.11 : 888,660.36 = 187,567.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,351.11/888,660.36 = 187,567.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,351.11x = 888,660.36 × 187,567.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,351.11x = 166,684,135,321.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,684,135,321.94/592,351.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,394.15

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