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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,322.33, 885,168.81 and 230,615.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,322.33, 885,168.81 and 230,615.51 is: 345,800.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,322.33 : 885,168.81 = 230,615.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,322.33/885,168.81 = 230,615.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,322.33x = 885,168.81 × 230,615.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,322.33x = 204,133,652,128.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,133,652,128.40/590,322.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,800.32

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