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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,033, 889,641.66 and 199,141.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,033, 889,641.66 and 199,141.16 is: 298,742.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,033 : 889,641.66 = 199,141.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,033/889,641.66 = 199,141.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,033x = 889,641.66 × 199,141.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,033x = 177,164,272,156.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,164,272,156.73/593,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,742.69

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