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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594,443.63, 891,478.26 and 194,991.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594,443.63, 891,478.26 and 194,991.59 is: 292,425.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,443.63 : 891,478.26 = 194,991.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,443.63/891,478.26 = 194,991.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,443.63x = 891,478.26 × 194,991.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,443.63x = 173,830,758,910.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,830,758,910.44/594,443.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,425.98

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