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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,167.31, 881,776 and 228,152.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,167.31, 881,776 and 228,152.28 is: 342,044.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,167.31 : 881,776 = 228,152.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,167.31/881,776 = 228,152.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,167.31x = 881,776 × 228,152.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,167.31x = 201,179,204,849.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,179,204,849.28/588,167.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,044.18

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