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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,997.80, 890,996.70 and 262,221.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,997.80, 890,996.70 and 262,221.80 is: 393,332.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,997.80 : 890,996.70 = 262,221.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,997.80/890,996.70 = 262,221.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,997.80x = 890,996.70 × 262,221.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,997.80x = 233,638,758,468.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,638,758,468.06/593,997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,332.70

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