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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,920.31, 891,473.58 and 327,806.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,920.31, 891,473.58 and 327,806.15 is: 492,036.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,920.31 : 891,473.58 = 327,806.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,920.31/891,473.58 = 327,806.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,920.31x = 891,473.58 × 327,806.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,920.31x = 292,230,517,629.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,230,517,629.15/593,920.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,036.58

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