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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594,741.28, 891,924 and 195,316.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594,741.28, 891,924 and 195,316.24 is: 292,912.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,741.28 : 891,924 = 195,316.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,741.28/891,924 = 195,316.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,741.28x = 891,924 × 195,316.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,741.28x = 174,207,242,045.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,207,242,045.76/594,741.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,912.65

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