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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,474.91, 888,804.50 and 193,022.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,474.91, 888,804.50 and 193,022.60 is: 289,563.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,474.91 : 888,804.50 = 193,022.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,474.91/888,804.50 = 193,022.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,474.91x = 888,804.50 × 193,022.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,474.91x = 171,559,350,072.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,559,350,072.57/592,474.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,563.91

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