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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,759.44, 889,178.72 and 208,462.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,759.44, 889,178.72 and 208,462.18 is: 312,707.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,759.44 : 889,178.72 = 208,462.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,759.44/889,178.72 = 208,462.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,759.44x = 889,178.72 × 208,462.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,759.44x = 185,360,132,679.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,360,132,679.02/592,759.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,707.18

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