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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,719.68, 886,036.44 and 230,822.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,719.68, 886,036.44 and 230,822.88 is: 346,217.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,719.68 : 886,036.44 = 230,822.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,719.68/886,036.44 = 230,822.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,719.68x = 886,036.44 × 230,822.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,719.68x = 204,517,482,865.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,517,482,865.75/590,719.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,217.49

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