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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,865.16, 889,439.46 and 193,506.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,865.16, 889,439.46 and 193,506.69 is: 290,306.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,865.16 : 889,439.46 = 193,506.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,865.16/889,439.46 = 193,506.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,865.16x = 889,439.46 × 193,506.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,865.16x = 172,112,485,859.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,112,485,859.99/592,865.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,306.29

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