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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,281.10, 887,036.85 and 236,234.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591,281.10, 887,036.85 and 236,234.70 is: 354,398.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591,281.10 : 887,036.85 = 236,234.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591,281.10/887,036.85 = 236,234.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591,281.10x = 887,036.85 × 236,234.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591,281.10x = 209,548,884,148.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,548,884,148.70/591,281.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,398.08

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