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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,529.24, 885,364.74 and 235,436.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,529.24, 885,364.74 and 235,436.76 is: 352,984.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,529.24 : 885,364.74 = 235,436.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,529.24/885,364.74 = 235,436.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,529.24x = 885,364.74 × 235,436.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,529.24x = 208,447,405,803.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,447,405,803.84/590,529.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,984.06

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