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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,415.46, 888,625.68 and 187,609.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,415.46, 888,625.68 and 187,609.74 is: 281,415.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,415.46 : 888,625.68 = 187,609.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,415.46/888,625.68 = 187,609.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,415.46x = 888,625.68 × 187,609.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,415.46x = 166,714,832,782.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,714,832,782.12/592,415.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,415.40

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