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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,268.60, 885,767.40 and 235,245.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,268.60, 885,767.40 and 235,245.60 is: 353,013.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,268.60 : 885,767.40 = 235,245.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,268.60/885,767.40 = 235,245.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,268.60x = 885,767.40 × 235,245.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,268.60x = 208,372,883,473.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,372,883,473.44/590,268.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,013.67

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