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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,903.62, 882,052.26 and 233,019.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,903.62, 882,052.26 and 233,019.14 is: 349,606.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,903.62 : 882,052.26 = 233,019.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,903.62/882,052.26 = 233,019.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,903.62x = 882,052.26 × 233,019.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,903.62x = 205,535,059,060.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,535,059,060.26/587,903.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,606.72

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