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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,264.60, 887,012.10 and 236,218.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591,264.60, 887,012.10 and 236,218.20 is: 354,373.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591,264.60 : 887,012.10 = 236,218.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591,264.60/887,012.10 = 236,218.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591,264.60x = 887,012.10 × 236,218.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591,264.60x = 209,528,401,640.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,528,401,640.22/591,264.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,373.32

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