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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,679.70, 881,811.15 and 232,705.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,679.70, 881,811.15 and 232,705.30 is: 349,173.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,679.70 : 881,811.15 = 232,705.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,679.70/881,811.15 = 232,705.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,679.70x = 881,811.15 × 232,705.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,679.70x = 205,202,128,204.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,202,128,204.10/587,679.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,173.42

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