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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,764.62, 889,239.53 and 193,312.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,764.62, 889,239.53 and 193,312.49 is: 289,998.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,764.62 : 889,239.53 = 193,312.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,764.62/889,239.53 = 193,312.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,764.62x = 889,239.53 × 193,312.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,764.62x = 171,901,102,337.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,901,102,337.97/592,764.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,998.93

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