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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594,332.02, 891,719.97 and 239,446.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594,332.02, 891,719.97 and 239,446.72 is: 359,259.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,332.02 : 891,719.97 = 239,446.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,332.02/891,719.97 = 239,446.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,332.02x = 891,719.97 × 239,446.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,332.02x = 213,519,421,975.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,519,421,975.00/594,332.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,259.50

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