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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,465.86, 888,790.95 and 193,013.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,465.86, 888,790.95 and 193,013.64 is: 289,550.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,465.86 : 888,790.95 = 193,013.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,465.86/888,790.95 = 193,013.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,465.86x = 888,790.95 × 193,013.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,465.86x = 171,548,776,458.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,548,776,458.56/592,465.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,550.48

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