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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595,912.68, 893,474.46 and 235,845

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595,912.68, 893,474.46 and 235,845 is: 353,611.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595,912.68 : 893,474.46 = 235,845 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595,912.68/893,474.46 = 235,845/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595,912.68x = 893,474.46 × 235,845
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595,912.68x = 210,721,484,018.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,721,484,018.70/595,912.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,611.34

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