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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594,460.62, 891,856.17 and 239,391.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594,460.62, 891,856.17 and 239,391.45 is: 359,153.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,460.62 : 891,856.17 = 239,391.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,460.62/891,856.17 = 239,391.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,460.62x = 891,856.17 × 239,391.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,460.62x = 213,502,741,727.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,502,741,727.75/594,460.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,153.72

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