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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,758.12, 888,690 and 193,160.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,758.12, 888,690 and 193,160.28 is: 289,594.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,758.12 : 888,690 = 193,160.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,758.12/888,690 = 193,160.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,758.12x = 888,690 × 193,160.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,758.12x = 171,659,609,233.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,659,609,233.20/592,758.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,594.70

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