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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,445.20, 882,425.88 and 233,410.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,445.20, 882,425.88 and 233,410.32 is: 350,019.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,445.20 : 882,425.88 = 233,410.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,445.20/882,425.88 = 233,410.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,445.20x = 882,425.88 × 233,410.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,445.20x = 205,967,307,027.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,967,307,027.08/588,445.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,019.52

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