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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,256.60, 885,749.40 and 235,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,256.60, 885,749.40 and 235,233.60 is: 352,995.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,256.60 : 885,749.40 = 235,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,256.60/885,749.40 = 235,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,256.60x = 885,749.40 × 235,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,256.60x = 208,358,020,059.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,358,020,059.84/590,256.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,995.66

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