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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,033.41, 886,908.69 and 236,017.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591,033.41, 886,908.69 and 236,017.70 is: 354,169.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591,033.41 : 886,908.69 = 236,017.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591,033.41/886,908.69 = 236,017.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591,033.41x = 886,908.69 × 236,017.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591,033.41x = 209,326,148,015.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,326,148,015.18/591,033.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,169.74

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