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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,063.52, 881,857.82 and 228,044.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,063.52, 881,857.82 and 228,044.80 is: 341,975.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,063.52 : 881,857.82 = 228,044.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,063.52/881,857.82 = 228,044.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,063.52x = 881,857.82 × 228,044.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,063.52x = 201,103,090,190.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,103,090,190.34/588,063.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,975.12

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