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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,821.02, 886,249.76 and 230,977.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,821.02, 886,249.76 and 230,977.52 is: 346,473.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,821.02 : 886,249.76 = 230,977.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,821.02/886,249.76 = 230,977.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,821.02x = 886,249.76 × 230,977.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,821.02x = 204,703,771,665.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,703,771,665.40/590,821.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,473.41

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