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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,399.84, 881,825.04 and 233,220.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,399.84, 881,825.04 and 233,220.24 is: 349,523.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,399.84 : 881,825.04 = 233,220.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,399.84/881,825.04 = 233,220.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,399.84x = 881,825.04 × 233,220.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,399.84x = 205,659,447,466.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,659,447,466.81/588,399.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,523.29

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