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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,346.11, 881,743.86 and 233,166.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,346.11, 881,743.86 and 233,166.51 is: 349,442.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,346.11 : 881,743.86 = 233,166.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,346.11/881,743.86 = 233,166.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,346.11x = 881,743.86 × 233,166.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,346.11x = 205,593,138,550.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,593,138,550.13/588,346.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,442.51

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