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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,979.13, 891,057.60 and 214,988.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,979.13, 891,057.60 and 214,988.53 is: 322,514.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,979.13 : 891,057.60 = 214,988.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,979.13/891,057.60 = 214,988.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,979.13x = 891,057.60 × 214,988.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,979.13x = 191,567,164,683.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,567,164,683.15/593,979.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,514.98

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