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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,235.82, 885,361.62 and 185,414.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,235.82, 885,361.62 and 185,414.83 is: 278,124.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,235.82 : 885,361.62 = 185,414.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,235.82/885,361.62 = 185,414.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,235.82x = 885,361.62 × 185,414.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,235.82x = 164,159,174,260.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,159,174,260.83/590,235.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,124.72

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