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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,752.20, 882,480.30 and 233,648.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,752.20, 882,480.30 and 233,648.20 is: 350,215.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,752.20 : 882,480.30 = 233,648.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,752.20/882,480.30 = 233,648.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,752.20x = 882,480.30 × 233,648.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,752.20x = 206,189,933,630.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,189,933,630.46/588,752.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,215.14

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