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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,278.60, 887,033.10 and 236,232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591,278.60, 887,033.10 and 236,232.20 is: 354,394.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591,278.60 : 887,033.10 = 236,232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591,278.60/887,033.10 = 236,232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591,278.60x = 887,033.10 × 236,232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591,278.60x = 209,545,780,685.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,545,780,685.82/591,278.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,394.33

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