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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,456.77, 888,777.63 and 193,004.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,456.77, 888,777.63 and 193,004.73 is: 289,537.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,456.77 : 888,777.63 = 193,004.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,456.77/888,777.63 = 193,004.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,456.77x = 888,777.63 × 193,004.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,456.77x = 171,538,286,508.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,538,286,508.19/592,456.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,537.22

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