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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,209.60, 885,314.40 and 235,478.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,209.60, 885,314.40 and 235,478.20 is: 353,217.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,209.60 : 885,314.40 = 235,478.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,209.60/885,314.40 = 235,478.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,209.60x = 885,314.40 × 235,478.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,209.60x = 208,472,241,346.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,472,241,346.08/590,209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,217.30

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