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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,135.78, 882,209.61 and 233,152.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,135.78, 882,209.61 and 233,152.74 is: 349,731.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,135.78 : 882,209.61 = 233,152.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,135.78/882,209.61 = 233,152.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,135.78x = 882,209.61 × 233,152.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,135.78x = 205,689,587,825.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,689,587,825.83/588,135.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,731.46

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