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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,233.28, 880,538.88 and 232,232.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,233.28, 880,538.88 and 232,232.96 is: 348,226.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,233.28 : 880,538.88 = 232,232.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,233.28/880,538.88 = 232,232.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,233.28x = 880,538.88 × 232,232.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,233.28x = 204,490,150,497.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,490,150,497.49/587,233.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,226.43

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