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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,711.68, 886,024.68 and 230,814.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,711.68, 886,024.68 and 230,814.88 is: 346,205.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,711.68 : 886,024.68 = 230,814.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,711.68/886,024.68 = 230,814.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,711.68x = 886,024.68 × 230,814.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,711.68x = 204,507,680,191.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,507,680,191.24/590,711.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,205.58

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