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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,026.03, 881,264.01 and 232,846.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,026.03, 881,264.01 and 232,846.29 is: 348,962.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,026.03 : 881,264.01 = 232,846.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,026.03/881,264.01 = 232,846.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,026.03x = 881,264.01 × 232,846.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,026.03x = 205,199,055,239.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,199,055,239.02/588,026.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,962.54

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