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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,029.79, 881,269.62 and 232,850.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,029.79, 881,269.62 and 232,850.04 is: 348,968.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,029.79 : 881,269.62 = 232,850.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,029.79/881,269.62 = 232,850.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,029.79x = 881,269.62 × 232,850.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,029.79x = 205,203,666,267.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,203,666,267.79/588,029.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,968.15

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