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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,278.30, 889,916.89 and 238,292.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,278.30, 889,916.89 and 238,292.38 is: 357,438.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,278.30 : 889,916.89 = 238,292.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,278.30/889,916.89 = 238,292.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,278.30x = 889,916.89 × 238,292.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,278.30x = 212,060,413,720.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,060,413,720.30/593,278.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,438.35

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