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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,841.20, 886,280.02 and 230,997.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,841.20, 886,280.02 and 230,997.68 is: 346,503.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,841.20 : 886,280.02 = 230,997.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,841.20/886,280.02 = 230,997.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,841.20x = 886,280.02 × 230,997.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,841.20x = 204,728,628,450.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,728,628,450.35/590,841.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,503.64

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