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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,203.34, 882,387.66 and 233,253.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,203.34, 882,387.66 and 233,253.24 is: 349,912.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,203.34 : 882,387.66 = 233,253.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,203.34/882,387.66 = 233,253.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,203.34x = 882,387.66 × 233,253.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,203.34x = 205,819,780,631.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,819,780,631.02/588,203.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,912.64

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