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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594,255.17, 891,159.26 and 215,082.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594,255.17, 891,159.26 and 215,082.20 is: 322,542.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,255.17 : 891,159.26 = 215,082.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,255.17/891,159.26 = 215,082.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,255.17x = 891,159.26 × 215,082.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,255.17x = 191,672,488,659.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,672,488,659.97/594,255.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,542.40

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