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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,159.10, 882,530.52 and 233,165.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,159.10, 882,530.52 and 233,165.26 is: 349,863.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,159.10 : 882,530.52 = 233,165.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,159.10/882,530.52 = 233,165.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,159.10x = 882,530.52 × 233,165.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,159.10x = 205,775,458,153.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,775,458,153.74/588,159.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,863.60

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