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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,628, 881,520.41 and 232,558.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,628, 881,520.41 and 232,558.99 is: 348,869.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,628 : 881,520.41 = 232,558.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,628/881,520.41 = 232,558.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,628x = 881,520.41 × 232,558.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,628x = 205,005,494,591.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,005,494,591.58/587,628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,869.51

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