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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,467.74, 888,793.76 and 193,015.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,467.74, 888,793.76 and 193,015.52 is: 289,553.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,467.74 : 888,793.76 = 193,015.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,467.74/888,793.76 = 193,015.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,467.74x = 888,793.76 × 193,015.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,467.74x = 171,550,985,797.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,550,985,797.73/592,467.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,553.30

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