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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,213.88, 885,747.24 and 235,023.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,213.88, 885,747.24 and 235,023.12 is: 352,704.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,213.88 : 885,747.24 = 235,023.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,213.88/885,747.24 = 235,023.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,213.88x = 885,747.24 × 235,023.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,213.88x = 208,171,079,876.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,171,079,876.19/590,213.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,704.48

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