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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,169.30, 881,778.72 and 228,154.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,169.30, 881,778.72 and 228,154.26 is: 342,047.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,169.30 : 881,778.72 = 228,154.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,169.30/881,778.72 = 228,154.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,169.30x = 881,778.72 × 228,154.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,169.30x = 201,181,571,345.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,181,571,345.35/588,169.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,047.05

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