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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,295.92, 889,943.36 and 238,310

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,295.92, 889,943.36 and 238,310 is: 357,464.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,295.92 : 889,943.36 = 238,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,295.92/889,943.36 = 238,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,295.92x = 889,943.36 × 238,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,295.92x = 212,082,402,121.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,082,402,121.60/593,295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,464.79

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