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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,755.20, 882,484.80 and 233,651.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,755.20, 882,484.80 and 233,651.20 is: 350,219.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,755.20 : 882,484.80 = 233,651.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,755.20/882,484.80 = 233,651.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,755.20x = 882,484.80 × 233,651.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,755.20x = 206,193,632,501.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,193,632,501.76/588,755.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,219.64

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