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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589,401, 884,101.50 and 215,424

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589,401, 884,101.50 and 215,424 is: 323,136

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589,401 : 884,101.50 = 215,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589,401/884,101.50 = 215,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589,401x = 884,101.50 × 215,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589,401x = 190,456,681,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,456,681,536/589,401
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,136

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