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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,408.87, 890,253.32 and 194,048.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,408.87, 890,253.32 and 194,048.09 is: 291,117.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,408.87 : 890,253.32 = 194,048.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,408.87/890,253.32 = 194,048.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,408.87x = 890,253.32 × 194,048.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,408.87x = 172,751,950,940.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,751,950,940.65/593,408.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,117.91

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