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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,831.69, 889,389.02 and 193,473.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,831.69, 889,389.02 and 193,473.21 is: 290,255.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,831.69 : 889,389.02 = 193,473.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,831.69/889,389.02 = 193,473.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,831.69x = 889,389.02 × 193,473.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,831.69x = 172,072,943,223.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,072,943,223.84/592,831.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,255.98

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