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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,022.07, 888,030.99 and 212,942.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,022.07, 888,030.99 and 212,942.16 is: 319,412.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,022.07 : 888,030.99 = 212,942.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,022.07/888,030.99 = 212,942.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,022.07x = 888,030.99 × 212,942.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,022.07x = 189,099,237,157.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,099,237,157.54/592,022.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,412.48

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