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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,680.79, 883,168.80 and 233,577.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,680.79, 883,168.80 and 233,577.60 is: 350,424.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,680.79 : 883,168.80 = 233,577.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,680.79/883,168.80 = 233,577.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,680.79x = 883,168.80 × 233,577.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,680.79x = 206,288,448,698.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,288,448,698.88/588,680.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,424.97

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