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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,334.16, 882,553.78 and 228,496.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,334.16, 882,553.78 and 228,496.42 is: 342,765.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,334.16 : 882,553.78 = 228,496.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,334.16/882,553.78 = 228,496.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,334.16x = 882,553.78 × 228,496.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,334.16x = 201,660,379,187.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,660,379,187.47/588,334.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,765.04

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