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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,711.18, 886,023.93 and 230,814.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,711.18, 886,023.93 and 230,814.38 is: 346,204.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,711.18 : 886,023.93 = 230,814.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,711.18/886,023.93 = 230,814.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,711.18x = 886,023.93 × 230,814.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,711.18x = 204,507,064,068.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,507,064,068.11/590,711.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,204.83

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