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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,844.54, 888,721.90 and 213,672.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,844.54, 888,721.90 and 213,672.48 is: 320,312.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,844.54 : 888,721.90 = 213,672.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,844.54/888,721.90 = 213,672.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,844.54x = 888,721.90 × 213,672.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,844.54x = 189,895,411,334.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,895,411,334.95/592,844.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,312.32

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