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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,165.29, 881,772.73 and 228,150.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,165.29, 881,772.73 and 228,150.26 is: 342,041.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,165.29 : 881,772.73 = 228,150.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,165.29/881,772.73 = 228,150.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,165.29x = 881,772.73 × 228,150.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,165.29x = 201,176,677,610.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,176,677,610.41/588,165.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,041.06

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