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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,424, 890,247.60 and 238,466.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,424, 890,247.60 and 238,466.16 is: 357,744.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,424 : 890,247.60 = 238,466.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,424/890,247.60 = 238,466.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,424x = 890,247.60 × 238,466.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,424x = 212,293,926,621.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,293,926,621.22/593,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,744.09

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