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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,271.60, 887,022.60 and 236,225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591,271.60, 887,022.60 and 236,225.20 is: 354,383.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591,271.60 : 887,022.60 = 236,225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591,271.60/887,022.60 = 236,225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591,271.60x = 887,022.60 × 236,225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591,271.60x = 209,537,091,089.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,537,091,089.52/591,271.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,383.82

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