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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,414, 890,232.60 and 238,456.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,414, 890,232.60 and 238,456.16 is: 357,729.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,414 : 890,232.60 = 238,456.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,414/890,232.60 = 238,456.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,414x = 890,232.60 × 238,456.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,414x = 212,281,447,302.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,281,447,302.82/593,414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,729.09

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