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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,761.12, 888,694.50 and 193,163.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,761.12, 888,694.50 and 193,163.28 is: 289,599.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,761.12 : 888,694.50 = 193,163.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,761.12/888,694.50 = 193,163.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,761.12x = 888,694.50 × 193,163.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,761.12x = 171,663,144,537.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,663,144,537.96/592,761.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,599.20

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