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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,706.27, 886,016.58 and 230,809.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,706.27, 886,016.58 and 230,809.45 is: 346,197.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,706.27 : 886,016.58 = 230,809.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,706.27/886,016.58 = 230,809.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,706.27x = 886,016.58 × 230,809.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,706.27x = 204,500,998,101.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,500,998,101.39/590,706.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,197.44

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