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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594,009.70, 891,014.55 and 214,929.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594,009.70, 891,014.55 and 214,929.70 is: 322,394.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,009.70 : 891,014.55 = 214,929.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,009.70/891,014.55 = 214,929.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,009.70x = 891,014.55 × 214,929.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,009.70x = 191,505,489,927.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,505,489,927.14/594,009.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,394.55

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