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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,767.19, 889,190.36 and 208,469.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,767.19, 889,190.36 and 208,469.94 is: 312,718.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,767.19 : 889,190.36 = 208,469.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,767.19/889,190.36 = 208,469.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,767.19x = 889,190.36 × 208,469.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,767.19x = 185,369,460,997.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,369,460,997.78/592,767.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,718.83

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