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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,016.85, 882,316.88 and 233,023.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,016.85, 882,316.88 and 233,023.01 is: 349,650.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,016.85 : 882,316.88 = 233,023.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,016.85/882,316.88 = 233,023.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,016.85x = 882,316.88 × 233,023.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,016.85x = 205,600,133,986.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,600,133,986.29/588,016.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,650.07

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