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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594,322.38, 891,473.85 and 239,327.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594,322.38, 891,473.85 and 239,327.46 is: 358,987.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,322.38 : 891,473.85 = 239,327.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,322.38/891,473.85 = 239,327.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,322.38x = 891,473.85 × 239,327.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,322.38x = 213,354,172,176.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,354,172,176.92/594,322.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,987.28

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