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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,809.20, 882,781.80 and 233,647.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,809.20, 882,781.80 and 233,647.60 is: 350,299.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,809.20 : 882,781.80 = 233,647.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,809.20/882,781.80 = 233,647.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,809.20x = 882,781.80 × 233,647.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,809.20x = 206,259,848,893.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,259,848,893.68/588,809.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,299.98

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