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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,003.60, 888,005.40 and 217,949.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,003.60, 888,005.40 and 217,949.20 is: 326,923.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,003.60 : 888,005.40 = 217,949.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,003.60/888,005.40 = 217,949.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,003.60x = 888,005.40 × 217,949.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,003.60x = 193,540,066,525.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,540,066,525.68/592,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,923.80

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