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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,985.62, 874,976.89 and 228,248.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,985.62, 874,976.89 and 228,248.76 is: 342,568.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,985.62 : 874,976.89 = 228,248.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,985.62/874,976.89 = 228,248.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,985.62x = 874,976.89 × 228,248.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,985.62x = 199,712,390,171.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,712,390,171.16/582,985.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,568.30

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