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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,580.30, 885,870.45 and 235,649.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,580.30, 885,870.45 and 235,649.10 is: 353,473.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,580.30 : 885,870.45 = 235,649.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,580.30/885,870.45 = 235,649.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,580.30x = 885,870.45 × 235,649.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,580.30x = 208,754,574,259.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,754,574,259.10/590,580.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,473.65

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