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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,007.20, 886,251.60 and 235,903.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591,007.20, 886,251.60 and 235,903.20 is: 353,751.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591,007.20 : 886,251.60 = 235,903.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591,007.20/886,251.60 = 235,903.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591,007.20x = 886,251.60 × 235,903.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591,007.20x = 209,069,588,445.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,069,588,445.12/591,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,751.34

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