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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,875.44, 886,314.60 and 235,918.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,875.44, 886,314.60 and 235,918.32 is: 353,878.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,875.44 : 886,314.60 = 235,918.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,875.44/886,314.60 = 235,918.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,875.44x = 886,314.60 × 235,918.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,875.44x = 209,097,851,423.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,097,851,423.47/590,875.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,878.05

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