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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,335.16, 882,555.28 and 228,497.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,335.16, 882,555.28 and 228,497.42 is: 342,766.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,335.16 : 882,555.28 = 228,497.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,335.16/882,555.28 = 228,497.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,335.16x = 882,555.28 × 228,497.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,335.16x = 201,661,604,487.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,661,604,487.38/588,335.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,766.54

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