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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,411.20, 882,184.80 and 233,249.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,411.20, 882,184.80 and 233,249.60 is: 349,703.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,411.20 : 882,184.80 = 233,249.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,411.20/882,184.80 = 233,249.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,411.20x = 882,184.80 × 233,249.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,411.20x = 205,769,251,726.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,769,251,726.08/588,411.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,703.15

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