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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,167.32, 881,776.01 and 228,152.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,167.32, 881,776.01 and 228,152.29 is: 342,044.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,167.32 : 881,776.01 = 228,152.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,167.32/881,776.01 = 228,152.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,167.32x = 881,776.01 × 228,152.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,167.32x = 201,179,210,398.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,179,210,398.92/588,167.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,044.19

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