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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,957.72, 891,102.42 and 194,879.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,957.72, 891,102.42 and 194,879.16 is: 292,373.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,957.72 : 891,102.42 = 194,879.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,957.72/891,102.42 = 194,879.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,957.72x = 891,102.42 × 194,879.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,957.72x = 173,657,291,083.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,657,291,083.57/593,957.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,373.15

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