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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,991.08, 891,429.46 and 239,008.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,991.08, 891,429.46 and 239,008.12 is: 358,690.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,991.08 : 891,429.46 = 239,008.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,991.08/891,429.46 = 239,008.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,991.08x = 891,429.46 × 239,008.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,991.08x = 213,058,879,347.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,058,879,347.22/593,991.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,690.37

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