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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,849.46, 888,729.25 and 213,677.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,849.46, 888,729.25 and 213,677.39 is: 320,319.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,849.46 : 888,729.25 = 213,677.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,849.46/888,729.25 = 213,677.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,849.46x = 888,729.25 × 213,677.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,849.46x = 189,901,346,556.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,901,346,556.66/592,849.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,319.68

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