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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,240.10, 885,724.65 and 235,217.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,240.10, 885,724.65 and 235,217.10 is: 352,970.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,240.10 : 885,724.65 = 235,217.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,240.10/885,724.65 = 235,217.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,240.10x = 885,724.65 × 235,217.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,240.10x = 208,337,583,571.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,337,583,571.52/590,240.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,970.91

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