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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,055.51, 881,845.82 and 228,036.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,055.51, 881,845.82 and 228,036.80 is: 341,963.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,055.51 : 881,845.82 = 228,036.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,055.51/881,845.82 = 228,036.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,055.51x = 881,845.82 × 228,036.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,055.51x = 201,093,300,805.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,093,300,805.75/588,055.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,963.13

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