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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,524.74, 885,357.99 and 235,432.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,524.74, 885,357.99 and 235,432.26 is: 352,977.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,524.74 : 885,357.99 = 235,432.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,524.74/885,357.99 = 235,432.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,524.74x = 885,357.99 × 235,432.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,524.74x = 208,441,832,494.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,441,832,494.76/590,524.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,977.31

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