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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,623.60, 882,935.40 and 233,454.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,623.60, 882,935.40 and 233,454.80 is: 350,182.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,623.60 : 882,935.40 = 233,454.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,623.60/882,935.40 = 233,454.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,623.60x = 882,935.40 × 233,454.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,623.60x = 206,125,507,219.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,125,507,219.92/588,623.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,182.20

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