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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,628.48, 888,971.40 and 193,268.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,628.48, 888,971.40 and 193,268.72 is: 289,912.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,628.48 : 888,971.40 = 193,268.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,628.48/888,971.40 = 193,268.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,628.48x = 888,971.40 × 193,268.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,628.48x = 171,810,364,594.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,810,364,594.61/592,628.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,912.43

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