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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,426, 890,250.60 and 238,468.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,426, 890,250.60 and 238,468.16 is: 357,747.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,426 : 890,250.60 = 238,468.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,426/890,250.60 = 238,468.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,426x = 890,250.60 × 238,468.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,426x = 212,296,422,520.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,296,422,520.90/593,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,747.09

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