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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,502.30, 885,753.45 and 235,571.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,502.30, 885,753.45 and 235,571.10 is: 353,356.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,502.30 : 885,753.45 = 235,571.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,502.30/885,753.45 = 235,571.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,502.30x = 885,753.45 × 235,571.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,502.30x = 208,657,914,545.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,657,914,545.30/590,502.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,356.65

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