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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,430.76, 887,145.22 and 236,528

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591,430.76, 887,145.22 and 236,528 is: 354,791.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591,430.76 : 887,145.22 = 236,528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591,430.76/887,145.22 = 236,528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591,430.76x = 887,145.22 × 236,528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591,430.76x = 209,834,684,596.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,834,684,596.16/591,430.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,791.63

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