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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594,146.24, 890,997.60 and 239,040.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594,146.24, 890,997.60 and 239,040.32 is: 358,471.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,146.24 : 890,997.60 = 239,040.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,146.24/890,997.60 = 239,040.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,146.24x = 890,997.60 × 239,040.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,146.24x = 212,984,351,423.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,984,351,423.23/594,146.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,471.26

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