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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594,488.68, 891,545.70 and 195,036.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594,488.68, 891,545.70 and 195,036.40 is: 292,493.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,488.68 : 891,545.70 = 195,036.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,488.68/891,545.70 = 195,036.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,488.68x = 891,545.70 × 195,036.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,488.68x = 173,883,863,763.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,883,863,763.48/594,488.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,493.15

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