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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,647.96, 888,881.72 and 193,288.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,647.96, 888,881.72 and 193,288.10 is: 289,902.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,647.96 : 888,881.72 = 193,288.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,647.96/888,881.72 = 193,288.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,647.96x = 888,881.72 × 193,288.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,647.96x = 171,810,253,372.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,810,253,372.68/592,647.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,902.71

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