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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,050.12, 882,367.02 and 233,056.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,050.12, 882,367.02 and 233,056.28 is: 349,700.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,050.12 : 882,367.02 = 233,056.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,050.12/882,367.02 = 233,056.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,050.12x = 882,367.02 × 233,056.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,050.12x = 205,641,175,275.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,641,175,275.89/588,050.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,700.08

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