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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,565.84, 885,792.60 and 235,484.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,565.84, 885,792.60 and 235,484.88 is: 353,204.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,565.84 : 885,792.60 = 235,484.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,565.84/885,792.60 = 235,484.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,565.84x = 885,792.60 × 235,484.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,565.84x = 208,590,764,115.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,590,764,115.89/590,565.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,204.93

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