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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,348.36, 882,814.14 and 233,354.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,348.36, 882,814.14 and 233,354.52 is: 350,147.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,348.36 : 882,814.14 = 233,354.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,348.36/882,814.14 = 233,354.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,348.36x = 882,814.14 × 233,354.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,348.36x = 206,008,669,888.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,008,669,888.91/588,348.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,147.44

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