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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,766.19, 889,188.86 and 208,468.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,766.19, 889,188.86 and 208,468.94 is: 312,717.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,766.19 : 889,188.86 = 208,468.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,766.19/889,188.86 = 208,468.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,766.19x = 889,188.86 × 208,468.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,766.19x = 185,368,253,615.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,368,253,615.72/592,766.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,717.32

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