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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594,512.97, 891,862.38 and 195,062.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594,512.97, 891,862.38 and 195,062.88 is: 292,624.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,512.97 : 891,862.38 = 195,062.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,512.97/891,862.38 = 195,062.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,512.97x = 891,862.38 × 195,062.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,512.97x = 173,969,247,750.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,969,247,750.94/594,512.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,624.82

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