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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,110.79, 880,388.56 and 227,450.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,110.79, 880,388.56 and 227,450.09 is: 341,067.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,110.79 : 880,388.56 = 227,450.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,110.79/880,388.56 = 227,450.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,110.79x = 880,388.56 × 227,450.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,110.79x = 200,244,457,206.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,244,457,206.97/587,110.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,067.58

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