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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,158.10, 882,529.02 and 233,164.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,158.10, 882,529.02 and 233,164.26 is: 349,862.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,158.10 : 882,529.02 = 233,164.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,158.10/882,529.02 = 233,164.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,158.10x = 882,529.02 × 233,164.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,158.10x = 205,774,225,876.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,774,225,876.83/588,158.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,862.10

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