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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,470.36, 888,797.70 and 193,018.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,470.36, 888,797.70 and 193,018.14 is: 289,557.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,470.36 : 888,797.70 = 193,018.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,470.36/888,797.70 = 193,018.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,470.36x = 888,797.70 × 193,018.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,470.36x = 171,554,078,890.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,554,078,890.28/592,470.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,557.23

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