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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,810.20, 882,783.30 and 233,648.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,810.20, 882,783.30 and 233,648.60 is: 350,301.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,810.20 : 882,783.30 = 233,648.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,810.20/882,783.30 = 233,648.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,810.20x = 882,783.30 × 233,648.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,810.20x = 206,261,082,148.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,261,082,148.38/588,810.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,301.48

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