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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,512.66, 888,558.93 and 213,331.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,512.66, 888,558.93 and 213,331.68 is: 319,921.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,512.66 : 888,558.93 = 213,331.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,512.66/888,558.93 = 213,331.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,512.66x = 888,558.93 × 213,331.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,512.66x = 189,557,769,315.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,557,769,315.90/592,512.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,921.89

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