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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,049.12, 882,365.52 and 233,055.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,049.12, 882,365.52 and 233,055.28 is: 349,698.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,049.12 : 882,365.52 = 233,055.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,049.12/882,365.52 = 233,055.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,049.12x = 882,365.52 × 233,055.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,049.12x = 205,639,943,325.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,639,943,325.95/588,049.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,698.58

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