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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,327.83, 885,177.06 and 230,621.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,327.83, 885,177.06 and 230,621.01 is: 345,808.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,327.83 : 885,177.06 = 230,621.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,327.83/885,177.06 = 230,621.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,327.83x = 885,177.06 × 230,621.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,327.83x = 204,140,427,606.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,140,427,606.03/590,327.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,808.58

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