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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594,254.60, 890,604.30 and 238,977.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594,254.60, 890,604.30 and 238,977.80 is: 358,153.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,254.60 : 890,604.30 = 238,977.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,254.60/890,604.30 = 238,977.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,254.60x = 890,604.30 × 238,977.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,254.60x = 212,834,656,284.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,834,656,284.54/594,254.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,153.99

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