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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,487.73, 888,521.40 and 213,306.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,487.73, 888,521.40 and 213,306.68 is: 319,884.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,487.73 : 888,521.40 = 213,306.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,487.73/888,521.40 = 213,306.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,487.73x = 888,521.40 × 213,306.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,487.73x = 189,527,552,164.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,527,552,164.26/592,487.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,884.35

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