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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,002.77, 880,494.54 and 232,019.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,002.77, 880,494.54 and 232,019.87 is: 348,026.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,002.77 : 880,494.54 = 232,019.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,002.77/880,494.54 = 232,019.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,002.77x = 880,494.54 × 232,019.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,002.77x = 204,292,224,304.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,292,224,304.04/587,002.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,026.00

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