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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,996.70, 890,995.05 and 214,916.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,996.70, 890,995.05 and 214,916.70 is: 322,375.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,996.70 : 890,995.05 = 214,916.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,996.70/890,995.05 = 214,916.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,996.70x = 890,995.05 × 214,916.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,996.70x = 191,489,715,862.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,489,715,862.34/593,996.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,375.05

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