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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,291.20, 882,004.80 and 233,129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,291.20, 882,004.80 and 233,129.60 is: 349,523.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,291.20 : 882,004.80 = 233,129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,291.20/882,004.80 = 233,129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,291.20x = 882,004.80 × 233,129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,291.20x = 205,621,426,222.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,621,426,222.08/588,291.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,523.21

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