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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,753.20, 882,481.80 and 233,649.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,753.20, 882,481.80 and 233,649.20 is: 350,216.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,753.20 : 882,481.80 = 233,649.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,753.20/882,481.80 = 233,649.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,753.20x = 882,481.80 × 233,649.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,753.20x = 206,191,166,584.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,191,166,584.56/588,753.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,216.64

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