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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,651.18, 883,075.19 and 233,668.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,651.18, 883,075.19 and 233,668.28 is: 350,541.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,651.18 : 883,075.19 = 233,668.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,651.18/883,075.19 = 233,668.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,651.18x = 883,075.19 × 233,668.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,651.18x = 206,346,655,174.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,346,655,174.26/588,651.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,541.48

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