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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,058.26, 881,849.94 and 228,039.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,058.26, 881,849.94 and 228,039.56 is: 341,967.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,058.26 : 881,849.94 = 228,039.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,058.26/881,849.94 = 228,039.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,058.26x = 881,849.94 × 228,039.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,058.26x = 201,096,672,303.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,096,672,303.63/588,058.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,967.26

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