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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,023.07, 888,032.49 and 212,943.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,023.07, 888,032.49 and 212,943.16 is: 319,413.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,023.07 : 888,032.49 = 212,943.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,023.07/888,032.49 = 212,943.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,023.07x = 888,032.49 × 212,943.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,023.07x = 189,100,444,603.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,100,444,603.27/592,023.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,413.98

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