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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,637.52, 888,984.88 and 193,277.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,637.52, 888,984.88 and 193,277.76 is: 289,925.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,637.52 : 888,984.88 = 193,277.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,637.52/888,984.88 = 193,277.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,637.52x = 888,984.88 × 193,277.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,637.52x = 171,821,006,280.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,821,006,280.27/592,637.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,925.97

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