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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,639.34, 888,983.87 and 187,822.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,639.34, 888,983.87 and 187,822.71 is: 281,741.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,639.34 : 888,983.87 = 187,822.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,639.34/888,983.87 = 187,822.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,639.34x = 888,983.87 × 187,822.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,639.34x = 166,971,358,670.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,971,358,670.57/592,639.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,741.94

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