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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,907.20, 882,928.80 and 233,745.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,907.20, 882,928.80 and 233,745.60 is: 350,446.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,907.20 : 882,928.80 = 233,745.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,907.20/882,928.80 = 233,745.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,907.20x = 882,928.80 × 233,745.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,907.20x = 206,380,722,113.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,380,722,113.28/588,907.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,446.93

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