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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,247.93, 880,877.10 and 232,261.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,247.93, 880,877.10 and 232,261.99 is: 348,395.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,247.93 : 880,877.10 = 232,261.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,247.93/880,877.10 = 232,261.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,247.93x = 880,877.10 × 232,261.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,247.93x = 204,594,268,684.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,594,268,684.45/587,247.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,395.04

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