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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594,257.51, 891,162.85 and 215,084.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594,257.51, 891,162.85 and 215,084.56 is: 322,545.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,257.51 : 891,162.85 = 215,084.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,257.51/891,162.85 = 215,084.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,257.51x = 891,162.85 × 215,084.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,257.51x = 191,675,369,480.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,675,369,480.60/594,257.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,545.98

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