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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,653.68, 883,078.94 and 233,670.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,653.68, 883,078.94 and 233,670.78 is: 350,545.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,653.68 : 883,078.94 = 233,670.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,653.68/883,078.94 = 233,670.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,653.68x = 883,078.94 × 233,670.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,653.68x = 206,349,739,127.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,349,739,127.63/588,653.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,545.23

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