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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,099.28, 882,201.53 and 228,261.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,099.28, 882,201.53 and 228,261.69 is: 342,412.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,099.28 : 882,201.53 = 228,261.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,099.28/882,201.53 = 228,261.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,099.28x = 882,201.53 × 228,261.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,099.28x = 201,372,812,158.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,372,812,158.39/588,099.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,412.95

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