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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,952.20, 886,169.10 and 235,848.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,952.20, 886,169.10 and 235,848.20 is: 353,668.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,952.20 : 886,169.10 = 235,848.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,952.20/886,169.10 = 235,848.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,952.20x = 886,169.10 × 235,848.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,952.20x = 209,001,387,130.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,001,387,130.62/590,952.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,668.85

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