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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,114.13, 889,487.19 and 213,985.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,114.13, 889,487.19 and 213,985.58 is: 320,911.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,114.13 : 889,487.19 = 213,985.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,114.13/889,487.19 = 213,985.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,114.13x = 889,487.19 × 213,985.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,114.13x = 190,337,432,254.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,337,432,254.72/593,114.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,911.98

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