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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,254.60, 885,746.40 and 235,231.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,254.60, 885,746.40 and 235,231.60 is: 352,992.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,254.60 : 885,746.40 = 235,231.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,254.60/885,746.40 = 235,231.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,254.60x = 885,746.40 × 235,231.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,254.60x = 208,355,542,866.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,355,542,866.24/590,254.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,992.66

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