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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,647.21, 888,880.59 and 193,287.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,647.21, 888,880.59 and 193,287.35 is: 289,901.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,647.21 : 888,880.59 = 193,287.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,647.21/888,880.59 = 193,287.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,647.21x = 888,880.59 × 193,287.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,647.21x = 171,809,369,263.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,809,369,263.13/592,647.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,901.59

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