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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,118.80, 887,983.80 and 218,093.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,118.80, 887,983.80 and 218,093.20 is: 327,068.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,118.80 : 887,983.80 = 218,093.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,118.80/887,983.80 = 218,093.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,118.80x = 887,983.80 × 218,093.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,118.80x = 193,663,228,490.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,663,228,490.16/592,118.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,068.20

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