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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,399.32, 888,615.90 and 232,555.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,399.32, 888,615.90 and 232,555.20 is: 348,839.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,399.32 : 888,615.90 = 232,555.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,399.32/888,615.90 = 232,555.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,399.32x = 888,615.90 × 232,555.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,399.32x = 206,652,248,347.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,652,248,347.68/592,399.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,839.44

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