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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,056.27, 881,846.94 and 228,037.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,056.27, 881,846.94 and 228,037.55 is: 341,964.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,056.27 : 881,846.94 = 228,037.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,056.27/881,846.94 = 228,037.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,056.27x = 881,846.94 × 228,037.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,056.27x = 201,094,217,877.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,094,217,877.21/588,056.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,964.25

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