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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,100.28, 882,203.03 and 228,262.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,100.28, 882,203.03 and 228,262.69 is: 342,414.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,100.28 : 882,203.03 = 228,262.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,100.28/882,203.03 = 228,262.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,100.28x = 882,203.03 × 228,262.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,100.28x = 201,374,036,753.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,374,036,753.95/588,100.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,414.45

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