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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,641.77, 888,602.67 and 232,381.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,641.77, 888,602.67 and 232,381.01 is: 348,430.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,641.77 : 888,602.67 = 232,381.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,641.77/888,602.67 = 232,381.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,641.77x = 888,602.67 × 232,381.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,641.77x = 206,494,381,500.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,494,381,500.28/592,641.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,430.35

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