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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,004.30, 882,006.45 and 256,228.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,004.30, 882,006.45 and 256,228.30 is: 384,342.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,004.30 : 882,006.45 = 256,228.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,004.30/882,006.45 = 256,228.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,004.30x = 882,006.45 × 256,228.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,004.30x = 225,995,013,272.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,995,013,272.54/588,004.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,342.45

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