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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,652.68, 883,077.44 and 233,669.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,652.68, 883,077.44 and 233,669.78 is: 350,543.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,652.68 : 883,077.44 = 233,669.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,652.68/883,077.44 = 233,669.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,652.68x = 883,077.44 × 233,669.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,652.68x = 206,348,505,544.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,348,505,544.03/588,652.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,543.73

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