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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,708.18, 886,019.43 and 230,811.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,708.18, 886,019.43 and 230,811.38 is: 346,200.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,708.18 : 886,019.43 = 230,811.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,708.18/886,019.43 = 230,811.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,708.18x = 886,019.43 × 230,811.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,708.18x = 204,503,367,345.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,503,367,345.11/590,708.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,200.33

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