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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,002.70, 882,004.05 and 232,898.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,002.70, 882,004.05 and 232,898.70 is: 349,348.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,002.70 : 882,004.05 = 232,898.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,002.70/882,004.05 = 232,898.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,002.70x = 882,004.05 × 232,898.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,002.70x = 205,417,596,639.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,417,596,639.74/588,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,348.05

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