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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,997.20, 890,995.80 and 214,917.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,997.20, 890,995.80 and 214,917.20 is: 322,375.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,997.20 : 890,995.80 = 214,917.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,997.20/890,995.80 = 214,917.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,997.20x = 890,995.80 × 214,917.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,997.20x = 191,490,322,547.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,490,322,547.76/593,997.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,375.80

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