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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,016.35, 882,316.13 and 233,022.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,016.35, 882,316.13 and 233,022.51 is: 349,649.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,016.35 : 882,316.13 = 233,022.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,016.35/882,316.13 = 233,022.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,016.35x = 882,316.13 × 233,022.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,016.35x = 205,599,518,060.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,599,518,060.97/588,016.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,649.32

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