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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594,310.38, 891,455.85 and 239,315.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594,310.38, 891,455.85 and 239,315.46 is: 358,969.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,310.38 : 891,455.85 = 239,315.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,310.38/891,455.85 = 239,315.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,310.38x = 891,455.85 × 239,315.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,310.38x = 213,339,166,812.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,339,166,812.44/594,310.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,969.28

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