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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,662.54, 880,976.82 and 232,925.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,662.54, 880,976.82 and 232,925.56 is: 349,183.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,662.54 : 880,976.82 = 232,925.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,662.54/880,976.82 = 232,925.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,662.54x = 880,976.82 × 232,925.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,662.54x = 205,202,019,145.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,202,019,145.52/587,662.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,183.43

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