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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,645.29, 888,607.95 and 232,384.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,645.29, 888,607.95 and 232,384.55 is: 348,435.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,645.29 : 888,607.95 = 232,384.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,645.29/888,607.95 = 232,384.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,645.29x = 888,607.95 × 232,384.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,645.29x = 206,498,758,377.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,498,758,377.32/592,645.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,435.67

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