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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,548.37, 888,830.10 and 208,281.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,548.37, 888,830.10 and 208,281.71 is: 312,425.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,548.37 : 888,830.10 = 208,281.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,548.37/888,830.10 = 208,281.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,548.37x = 888,830.10 × 208,281.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,548.37x = 185,127,055,349.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,127,055,349.55/592,548.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,425.22

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