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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,508.30, 885,762.45 and 235,577.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,508.30, 885,762.45 and 235,577.10 is: 353,365.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,508.30 : 885,762.45 = 235,577.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,508.30/885,762.45 = 235,577.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,508.30x = 885,762.45 × 235,577.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,508.30x = 208,665,349,259.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,665,349,259.90/590,508.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,365.65

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