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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,457.77, 888,779.13 and 193,005.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,457.77, 888,779.13 and 193,005.73 is: 289,538.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,457.77 : 888,779.13 = 193,005.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,457.77/888,779.13 = 193,005.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,457.77x = 888,779.13 × 193,005.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,457.77x = 171,539,464,794.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,539,464,794.42/592,457.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,538.72

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