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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,805.20, 882,775.80 and 233,643.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,805.20, 882,775.80 and 233,643.60 is: 350,293.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,805.20 : 882,775.80 = 233,643.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,805.20/882,775.80 = 233,643.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,805.20x = 882,775.80 × 233,643.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,805.20x = 206,254,915,904.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,254,915,904.88/588,805.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,293.98

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