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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,459.77, 888,782.13 and 193,007.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,459.77, 888,782.13 and 193,007.73 is: 289,541.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,459.77 : 888,782.13 = 193,007.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,459.77/888,782.13 = 193,007.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,459.77x = 888,782.13 × 193,007.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,459.77x = 171,541,821,375.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,541,821,375.87/592,459.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,541.72

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