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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,439.20, 882,416.88 and 233,404.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,439.20, 882,416.88 and 233,404.32 is: 350,010.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,439.20 : 882,416.88 = 233,404.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,439.20/882,416.88 = 233,404.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,439.20x = 882,416.88 × 233,404.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,439.20x = 205,959,911,832.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,959,911,832.92/588,439.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,010.52

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