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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,427.39, 889,001.93 and 213,316.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,427.39, 889,001.93 and 213,316.40 is: 320,104.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,427.39 : 889,001.93 = 213,316.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,427.39/889,001.93 = 213,316.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,427.39x = 889,001.93 × 213,316.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,427.39x = 189,638,694,056.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,638,694,056.45/592,427.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,104.54

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