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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,386.81, 882,237.29 and 228,136.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,386.81, 882,237.29 and 228,136.80 is: 342,072.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,386.81 : 882,237.29 = 228,136.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,386.81/882,237.29 = 228,136.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,386.81x = 882,237.29 × 228,136.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,386.81x = 201,270,789,386.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,270,789,386.39/588,386.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,072.23

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