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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,955.07, 889,598.88 and 238,218.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,955.07, 889,598.88 and 238,218.21 is: 357,394.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,955.07 : 889,598.88 = 238,218.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,955.07/889,598.88 = 238,218.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,955.07x = 889,598.88 × 238,218.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,955.07x = 211,918,652,811.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,918,652,811.61/592,955.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,394.12

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