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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,164.29, 881,771.23 and 228,149.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,164.29, 881,771.23 and 228,149.26 is: 342,039.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,164.29 : 881,771.23 = 228,149.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,164.29/881,771.23 = 228,149.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,164.29x = 881,771.23 × 228,149.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,164.29x = 201,175,453,613.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,175,453,613.79/588,164.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,039.56

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