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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,979.51, 890,575.69 and 214,850.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,979.51, 890,575.69 and 214,850.35 is: 322,133.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,979.51 : 890,575.69 = 214,850.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,979.51/890,575.69 = 214,850.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,979.51x = 890,575.69 × 214,850.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,979.51x = 191,340,498,697.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,340,498,697.99/593,979.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,133.16

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