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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,333.16, 882,552.28 and 228,495.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,333.16, 882,552.28 and 228,495.42 is: 342,763.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,333.16 : 882,552.28 = 228,495.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,333.16/882,552.28 = 228,495.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,333.16x = 882,552.28 × 228,495.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,333.16x = 201,659,153,890.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,659,153,890.56/588,333.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,763.54

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