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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,161.10, 882,533.52 and 233,167.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,161.10, 882,533.52 and 233,167.26 is: 349,866.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,161.10 : 882,533.52 = 233,167.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,161.10/882,533.52 = 233,167.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,161.10x = 882,533.52 × 233,167.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,161.10x = 205,777,922,716.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,777,922,716.56/588,161.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,866.60

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