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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,661.54, 880,975.32 and 232,924.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,661.54, 880,975.32 and 232,924.56 is: 349,181.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,661.54 : 880,975.32 = 232,924.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,661.54/880,975.32 = 232,924.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,661.54x = 880,975.32 × 232,924.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,661.54x = 205,200,788,781.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,200,788,781.86/587,661.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,181.93

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