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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,179.59, 885,318.17 and 248,721.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,179.59, 885,318.17 and 248,721.80 is: 373,103.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,179.59 : 885,318.17 = 248,721.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,179.59/885,318.17 = 248,721.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,179.59x = 885,318.17 × 248,721.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,179.59x = 220,197,923,144.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,197,923,144.91/590,179.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,103.25

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