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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,237.10, 885,720.15 and 235,214.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,237.10, 885,720.15 and 235,214.10 is: 352,966.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,237.10 : 885,720.15 = 235,214.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,237.10/885,720.15 = 235,214.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,237.10x = 885,720.15 × 235,214.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,237.10x = 208,333,867,934.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,333,867,934.12/590,237.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,966.41

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