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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,109.79, 880,387.06 and 227,449.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,109.79, 880,387.06 and 227,449.09 is: 341,066.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,109.79 : 880,387.06 = 227,449.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,109.79/880,387.06 = 227,449.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,109.79x = 880,387.06 × 227,449.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,109.79x = 200,243,235,644.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,243,235,644.78/587,109.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,066.08

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