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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,279.60, 887,034.60 and 236,233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591,279.60, 887,034.60 and 236,233.20 is: 354,395.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591,279.60 : 887,034.60 = 236,233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591,279.60/887,034.60 = 236,233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591,279.60x = 887,034.60 × 236,233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591,279.60x = 209,547,022,068.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,547,022,068.72/591,279.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,395.83

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