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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,168.60, 882,544.77 and 233,174.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,168.60, 882,544.77 and 233,174.76 is: 349,877.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,168.60 : 882,544.77 = 233,174.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,168.60/882,544.77 = 233,174.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,168.60x = 882,544.77 × 233,174.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,168.60x = 205,787,164,934.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,787,164,934.01/588,168.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,877.85

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