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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,663.54, 880,978.32 and 232,926.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,663.54, 880,978.32 and 232,926.56 is: 349,184.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,663.54 : 880,978.32 = 232,926.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,663.54/880,978.32 = 232,926.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,663.54x = 880,978.32 × 232,926.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,663.54x = 205,203,249,512.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,203,249,512.18/587,663.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,184.93

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