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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,870.31, 889,307.58 and 143,591.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,870.31, 889,307.58 and 143,591.48 is: 215,387.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,870.31 : 889,307.58 = 143,591.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,870.31/889,307.58 = 143,591.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,870.31x = 889,307.58 × 143,591.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,870.31x = 127,696,990,869.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,696,990,869.46/592,870.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,387.73

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