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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,912.06, 890,885.10 and 214,867.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,912.06, 890,885.10 and 214,867.70 is: 322,307.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,912.06 : 890,885.10 = 214,867.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,912.06/890,885.10 = 214,867.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,912.06x = 890,885.10 × 214,867.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,912.06x = 191,422,432,401.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,422,432,401.27/593,912.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,307.70

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