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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,273.92, 889,910.34 and 238,288

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,273.92, 889,910.34 and 238,288 is: 357,431.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,273.92 : 889,910.34 = 238,288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,273.92/889,910.34 = 238,288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,273.92x = 889,910.34 × 238,288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,273.92x = 212,054,955,097.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,054,955,097.92/593,273.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,431.78

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