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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,161.79, 881,767.49 and 228,146.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,161.79, 881,767.49 and 228,146.76 is: 342,035.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,161.79 : 881,767.49 = 228,146.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,161.79/881,767.49 = 228,146.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,161.79x = 881,767.49 × 228,146.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,161.79x = 201,172,394,776.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,172,394,776.10/588,161.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,035.81

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