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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595,913.68, 893,475.96 and 235,846

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595,913.68, 893,475.96 and 235,846 is: 353,612.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595,913.68 : 893,475.96 = 235,846 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595,913.68/893,475.96 = 235,846/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595,913.68x = 893,475.96 × 235,846
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595,913.68x = 210,722,731,262.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,722,731,262.16/595,913.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,612.84

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