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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,989.08, 891,426.46 and 239,006.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,989.08, 891,426.46 and 239,006.12 is: 358,687.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,989.08 : 891,426.46 = 239,006.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,989.08/891,426.46 = 239,006.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,989.08x = 891,426.46 × 239,006.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,989.08x = 213,056,379,469.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,056,379,469.94/593,989.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,687.37

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