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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,709.17, 886,020.93 and 230,812.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,709.17, 886,020.93 and 230,812.35 is: 346,201.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,709.17 : 886,020.93 = 230,812.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,709.17/886,020.93 = 230,812.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,709.17x = 886,020.93 × 230,812.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,709.17x = 204,504,573,002.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,504,573,002.49/590,709.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,201.79

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