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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,413.96, 888,623.43 and 187,608.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,413.96, 888,623.43 and 187,608.24 is: 281,413.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,413.96 : 888,623.43 = 187,608.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,413.96/888,623.43 = 187,608.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,413.96x = 888,623.43 × 187,608.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,413.96x = 166,713,077,725.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,713,077,725.06/592,413.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,413.15

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