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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594,212.16, 890,874.96 and 357,499.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594,212.16, 890,874.96 and 357,499.38 is: 535,982.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,212.16 : 890,874.96 = 357,499.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,212.16/890,874.96 = 357,499.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,212.16x = 890,874.96 × 357,499.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,212.16x = 318,487,245,857.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,487,245,857.53/594,212.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,982.38

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