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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,471.32, 888,838.48 and 232,676.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,471.32, 888,838.48 and 232,676.88 is: 349,066.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,471.32 : 888,838.48 = 232,676.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,471.32/888,838.48 = 232,676.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,471.32x = 888,838.48 × 232,676.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,471.32x = 206,812,164,350.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,812,164,350.34/592,471.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,066.96

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