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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,712.60, 883,068.90 and 233,543.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,712.60, 883,068.90 and 233,543.80 is: 350,315.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,712.60 : 883,068.90 = 233,543.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,712.60/883,068.90 = 233,543.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,712.60x = 883,068.90 × 233,543.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,712.60x = 206,235,266,567.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,235,266,567.82/588,712.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,315.70

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