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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,071.16, 882,398.24 and 233,077.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,071.16, 882,398.24 and 233,077.32 is: 349,731.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,071.16 : 882,398.24 = 233,077.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,071.16/882,398.24 = 233,077.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,071.16x = 882,398.24 × 233,077.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,071.16x = 205,667,016,951.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,667,016,951.92/588,071.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,731.51

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