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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594,982, 892,283.72 and 195,530.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594,982, 892,283.72 and 195,530.32 is: 293,233.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,982 : 892,283.72 = 195,530.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,982/892,283.72 = 195,530.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,982x = 892,283.72 × 195,530.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,982x = 174,468,521,302.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,468,521,302.39/594,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,233.28

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