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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,022.72, 887,813.63 and 212,839.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,022.72, 887,813.63 and 212,839.99 is: 319,180.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,022.72 : 887,813.63 = 212,839.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,022.72/887,813.63 = 212,839.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,022.72x = 887,813.63 × 212,839.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,022.72x = 188,962,238,627.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,962,238,627.80/592,022.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,180.72

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