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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,514.16, 888,863.40 and 198,438

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,514.16, 888,863.40 and 198,438 is: 297,687.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,514.16 : 888,863.40 = 198,438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,514.16/888,863.40 = 198,438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,514.16x = 888,863.40 × 198,438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,514.16x = 176,384,275,369.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,384,275,369.20/592,514.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,687.87

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