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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,427.59, 888,733.62 and 192,975.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,427.59, 888,733.62 and 192,975.48 is: 289,493.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,427.59 : 888,733.62 = 192,975.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,427.59/888,733.62 = 192,975.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,427.59x = 888,733.62 × 192,975.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,427.59x = 171,503,796,911.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,503,796,911.64/592,427.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,493.27

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