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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,762.48, 887,556.24 and 217,698

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591,762.48, 887,556.24 and 217,698 is: 326,514.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591,762.48 : 887,556.24 = 217,698 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591,762.48/887,556.24 = 217,698/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591,762.48x = 887,556.24 × 217,698
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591,762.48x = 193,219,218,335.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,219,218,335.52/591,762.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,514.82

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