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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,572.23, 888,648.04 and 213,391.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,572.23, 888,648.04 and 213,391.18 is: 320,011.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,572.23 : 888,648.04 = 213,391.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,572.23/888,648.04 = 213,391.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,572.23x = 888,648.04 × 213,391.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,572.23x = 189,629,653,860.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,629,653,860.29/592,572.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,011.04

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