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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,952.02, 883,378.80 and 233,870.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,952.02, 883,378.80 and 233,870.70 is: 350,786.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,952.02 : 883,378.80 = 233,870.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,952.02/883,378.80 = 233,870.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,952.02x = 883,378.80 × 233,870.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,952.02x = 206,596,418,321.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,596,418,321.16/588,952.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,786.50

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