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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,272.92, 889,908.84 and 238,287

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,272.92, 889,908.84 and 238,287 is: 357,430.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,272.92 : 889,908.84 = 238,287 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,272.92/889,908.84 = 238,287/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,272.92x = 889,908.84 × 238,287
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,272.92x = 212,053,707,757.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,053,707,757.08/593,272.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,430.28

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