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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,591.66, 888,979.83 and 193,139.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,591.66, 888,979.83 and 193,139.76 is: 289,739.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,591.66 : 888,979.83 = 193,139.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,591.66/888,979.83 = 193,139.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,591.66x = 888,979.83 × 193,139.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,591.66x = 171,697,351,011.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,697,351,011.04/592,591.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,739.74

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