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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,524.48, 888,855.84 and 208,155.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,524.48, 888,855.84 and 208,155.36 is: 312,257.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,524.48 : 888,855.84 = 208,155.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,524.48/888,855.84 = 208,155.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,524.48x = 888,855.84 × 208,155.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,524.48x = 185,020,107,363.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,020,107,363.30/592,524.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,257.32

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