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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,617.80, 885,926.70 and 235,686.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,617.80, 885,926.70 and 235,686.60 is: 353,529.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,617.80 : 885,926.70 = 235,686.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,617.80/885,926.70 = 235,686.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,617.80x = 885,926.70 × 235,686.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,617.80x = 208,801,051,772.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,801,051,772.22/590,617.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,529.90

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