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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,443.20, 882,422.88 and 233,408.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,443.20, 882,422.88 and 233,408.32 is: 350,016.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,443.20 : 882,422.88 = 233,408.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,443.20/882,422.88 = 233,408.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,443.20x = 882,422.88 × 233,408.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,443.20x = 205,964,841,950.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,964,841,950.36/588,443.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,016.52

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