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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,479.64, 890,255.64 and 194,162.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,479.64, 890,255.64 and 194,162.60 is: 291,255.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,479.64 : 890,255.64 = 194,162.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,479.64/890,255.64 = 194,162.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,479.64x = 890,255.64 × 194,162.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,479.64x = 172,854,349,727.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,854,349,727.06/593,479.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,255.74

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