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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,547.24, 888,828.41 and 208,280.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,547.24, 888,828.41 and 208,280.59 is: 312,423.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,547.24 : 888,828.41 = 208,280.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,547.24/888,828.41 = 208,280.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,547.24x = 888,828.41 × 208,280.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,547.24x = 185,125,703,942.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,125,703,942.19/592,547.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,423.53

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