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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,031.70, 888,047.55 and 218,006.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,031.70, 888,047.55 and 218,006.10 is: 327,009.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,031.70 : 888,047.55 = 218,006.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,031.70/888,047.55 = 218,006.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,031.70x = 888,047.55 × 218,006.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,031.70x = 193,599,782,990.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,599,782,990.06/592,031.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,009.15

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