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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,337.20, 882,073.80 and 233,175.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,337.20, 882,073.80 and 233,175.60 is: 349,592.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,337.20 : 882,073.80 = 233,175.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,337.20/882,073.80 = 233,175.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,337.20x = 882,073.80 × 233,175.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,337.20x = 205,678,087,559.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,678,087,559.28/588,337.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,592.19

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