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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,427.62, 888,471.79 and 193,103.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,427.62, 888,471.79 and 193,103.29 is: 289,599.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,427.62 : 888,471.79 = 193,103.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,427.62/888,471.79 = 193,103.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,427.62x = 888,471.79 × 193,103.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,427.62x = 171,566,826,349.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,566,826,349.02/592,427.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,599.64

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