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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,949.69, 889,590.82 and 238,212.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,949.69, 889,590.82 and 238,212.82 is: 357,386.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,949.69 : 889,590.82 = 238,212.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,949.69/889,590.82 = 238,212.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,949.69x = 889,590.82 × 238,212.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,949.69x = 211,911,937,878.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,911,937,878.31/592,949.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,386.03

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