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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,168.32, 881,777.50 and 228,153.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,168.32, 881,777.50 and 228,153.29 is: 342,045.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,168.32 : 881,777.50 = 228,153.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,168.32/881,777.50 = 228,153.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,168.32x = 881,777.50 × 228,153.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,168.32x = 201,180,437,672.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,180,437,672.98/588,168.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,045.69

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