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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594,439.55, 891,726.99 and 215,538.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594,439.55, 891,726.99 and 215,538.74 is: 323,332.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,439.55 : 891,726.99 = 215,538.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,439.55/891,726.99 = 215,538.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,439.55x = 891,726.99 × 215,538.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,439.55x = 192,201,710,770.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,201,710,770.90/594,439.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,332.64

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