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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,004.60, 888,006.90 and 217,950.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,004.60, 888,006.90 and 217,950.20 is: 326,925.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,004.60 : 888,006.90 = 217,950.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,004.60/888,006.90 = 217,950.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,004.60x = 888,006.90 × 217,950.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,004.60x = 193,541,281,456.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,541,281,456.38/592,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,925.30

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