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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594,701.28, 891,864 and 195,276.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594,701.28, 891,864 and 195,276.24 is: 292,852.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,701.28 : 891,864 = 195,276.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,701.28/891,864 = 195,276.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,701.28x = 891,864 × 195,276.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,701.28x = 174,159,848,511.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,159,848,511.36/594,701.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,852.65

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