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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,139.64, 889,110.36 and 233,562.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,139.64, 889,110.36 and 233,562.82 is: 350,108.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,139.64 : 889,110.36 = 233,562.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,139.64/889,110.36 = 233,562.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,139.64x = 889,110.36 × 233,562.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,139.64x = 207,663,122,972.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,663,122,972.82/593,139.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,108.32

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