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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,195.97, 885,342.69 and 248,738.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,195.97, 885,342.69 and 248,738.04 is: 373,127.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,195.97 : 885,342.69 = 248,738.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,195.97/885,342.69 = 248,738.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,195.97x = 885,342.69 × 248,738.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,195.97x = 220,218,405,438.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,218,405,438.93/590,195.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,127.60

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