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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,858.26, 886,101.48 and 191,406.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,858.26, 886,101.48 and 191,406.35 is: 287,049.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,858.26 : 886,101.48 = 191,406.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,858.26/886,101.48 = 191,406.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,858.26x = 886,101.48 × 191,406.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,858.26x = 169,605,450,016.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,605,450,016.40/590,858.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,049.30

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