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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,645.71, 888,878.34 and 193,285.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,645.71, 888,878.34 and 193,285.85 is: 289,899.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,645.71 : 888,878.34 = 193,285.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,645.71/888,878.34 = 193,285.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,645.71x = 888,878.34 × 193,285.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,645.71x = 171,807,601,049.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,807,601,049.10/592,645.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,899.34

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