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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,385.24, 881,802.14 and 233,205.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,385.24, 881,802.14 and 233,205.64 is: 349,501.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,385.24 : 881,802.14 = 233,205.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,385.24/881,802.14 = 233,205.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,385.24x = 881,802.14 × 233,205.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,385.24x = 205,641,232,412.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,641,232,412.07/588,385.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,501.00

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