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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,010.38, 887,867.74 and 232,254.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,010.38, 887,867.74 and 232,254.55 is: 348,323.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,010.38 : 887,867.74 = 232,254.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,010.38/887,867.74 = 232,254.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,010.38x = 887,867.74 × 232,254.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,010.38x = 206,211,322,413.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,211,322,413.22/592,010.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,323.83

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