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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,009.38, 887,866.25 and 232,253.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,009.38, 887,866.25 and 232,253.55 is: 348,322.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,009.38 : 887,866.25 = 232,253.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,009.38/887,866.25 = 232,253.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,009.38x = 887,866.25 × 232,253.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,009.38x = 206,210,087,326.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,210,087,326.42/592,009.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,322.33

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