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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,166.31, 881,774.51 and 228,151.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,166.31, 881,774.51 and 228,151.28 is: 342,042.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,166.31 : 881,774.51 = 228,151.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,166.31/881,774.51 = 228,151.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,166.31x = 881,774.51 × 228,151.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,166.31x = 201,177,984,191.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,177,984,191.55/588,166.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,042.68

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