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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,147.80, 885,005.70 and 190,893.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,147.80, 885,005.70 and 190,893.40 is: 286,270.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,147.80 : 885,005.70 = 190,893.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,147.80/885,005.70 = 190,893.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,147.80x = 885,005.70 × 190,893.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,147.80x = 168,941,747,092.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,941,747,092.38/590,147.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,270.23

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