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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,394.80, 887,310.90 and 236,663.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591,394.80, 887,310.90 and 236,663.40 is: 355,082.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591,394.80 : 887,310.90 = 236,663.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591,394.80/887,310.90 = 236,663.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591,394.80x = 887,310.90 × 236,663.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591,394.80x = 209,994,014,451.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,994,014,451.06/591,394.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,082.62

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