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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,985.20, 886,218.60 and 235,881.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,985.20, 886,218.60 and 235,881.20 is: 353,718.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,985.20 : 886,218.60 = 235,881.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,985.20/886,218.60 = 235,881.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,985.20x = 886,218.60 × 235,881.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,985.20x = 209,042,306,830.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,042,306,830.32/590,985.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,718.34

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