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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,986.20, 883,479.30 and 233,882.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,986.20, 883,479.30 and 233,882.20 is: 350,823.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,986.20 : 883,479.30 = 233,882.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,986.20/883,479.30 = 233,882.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,986.20x = 883,479.30 × 233,882.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,986.20x = 206,630,082,338.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,630,082,338.46/588,986.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,823.30

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