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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,029.54, 888,042.24 and 212,949.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,029.54, 888,042.24 and 212,949.66 is: 319,423.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,029.54 : 888,042.24 = 212,949.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,029.54/888,042.24 = 212,949.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,029.54x = 888,042.24 × 212,949.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,029.54x = 189,108,293,073.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,108,293,073.64/592,029.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,423.75

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