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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,114.30, 887,977.05 and 218,088.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,114.30, 887,977.05 and 218,088.70 is: 327,061.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,114.30 : 887,977.05 = 218,088.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,114.30/887,977.05 = 218,088.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,114.30x = 887,977.05 × 218,088.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,114.30x = 193,657,760,464.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,657,760,464.34/592,114.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,061.45

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