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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,214.50, 882,209.16 and 228,385.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,214.50, 882,209.16 and 228,385.32 is: 342,534.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,214.50 : 882,209.16 = 228,385.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,214.50/882,209.16 = 228,385.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,214.50x = 882,209.16 × 228,385.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,214.50x = 201,483,621,313.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,483,621,313.53/588,214.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,534.26

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