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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,601.64, 890,506.14 and 261,169

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,601.64, 890,506.14 and 261,169 is: 391,799.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,601.64 : 890,506.14 = 261,169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,601.64/890,506.14 = 261,169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,601.64x = 890,506.14 × 261,169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,601.64x = 232,572,598,077.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,572,598,077.66/593,601.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,799.12

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