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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594,021.70, 891,032.55 and 214,941.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594,021.70, 891,032.55 and 214,941.70 is: 322,412.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,021.70 : 891,032.55 = 214,941.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,021.70/891,032.55 = 214,941.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,021.70x = 891,032.55 × 214,941.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,021.70x = 191,520,051,052.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,520,051,052.34/594,021.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,412.55

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