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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,228, 882,229.41 and 228,398.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,228, 882,229.41 and 228,398.82 is: 342,554.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,228 : 882,229.41 = 228,398.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,228/882,229.41 = 228,398.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,228x = 882,229.41 × 228,398.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,228x = 201,500,156,213.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,500,156,213.30/588,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,554.51

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