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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,216.10, 885,761.55 and 235,484.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,216.10, 885,761.55 and 235,484.70 is: 353,401.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,216.10 : 885,761.55 = 235,484.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,216.10/885,761.55 = 235,484.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,216.10x = 885,761.55 × 235,484.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,216.10x = 208,583,292,873.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,583,292,873.29/590,216.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,401.56

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