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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,427.16, 888,694.74 and 192,965.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,427.16, 888,694.74 and 192,965.40 is: 289,465.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,427.16 : 888,694.74 = 192,965.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,427.16/888,694.74 = 192,965.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,427.16x = 888,694.74 × 192,965.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,427.16x = 171,487,335,982.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,487,335,982.00/592,427.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,465.69

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