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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,698.70, 882,616.05 and 233,537.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,698.70, 882,616.05 and 233,537.10 is: 350,134.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,698.70 : 882,616.05 = 233,537.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,698.70/882,616.05 = 233,537.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,698.70x = 882,616.05 × 233,537.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,698.70x = 206,123,592,730.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,123,592,730.46/588,698.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,134.28

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