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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,468.74, 888,795.26 and 193,016.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,468.74, 888,795.26 and 193,016.52 is: 289,554.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,468.74 : 888,795.26 = 193,016.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,468.74/888,795.26 = 193,016.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,468.74x = 888,795.26 × 193,016.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,468.74x = 171,552,168,077.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,552,168,077.70/592,468.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,554.80

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