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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,116.58, 885,174.09 and 235,379.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,116.58, 885,174.09 and 235,379.70 is: 353,069.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,116.58 : 885,174.09 = 235,379.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,116.58/885,174.09 = 235,379.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,116.58x = 885,174.09 × 235,379.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,116.58x = 208,352,011,751.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,352,011,751.97/590,116.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,069.24

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