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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,215.50, 882,210.66 and 228,386.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,215.50, 882,210.66 and 228,386.32 is: 342,535.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,215.50 : 882,210.66 = 228,386.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,215.50/882,210.66 = 228,386.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,215.50x = 882,210.66 × 228,386.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,215.50x = 201,484,846,102.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,484,846,102.17/588,215.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,535.76

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