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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,197.80, 885,723.16 and 235,007.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,197.80, 885,723.16 and 235,007.12 is: 352,680.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,197.80 : 885,723.16 = 235,007.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,197.80/885,723.16 = 235,007.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,197.80x = 885,723.16 × 235,007.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,197.80x = 208,151,248,948.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,151,248,948.90/590,197.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,680.49

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