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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,622.22, 882,847.22 and 280,804.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,622.22, 882,847.22 and 280,804.71 is: 421,165.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,622.22 : 882,847.22 = 280,804.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,622.22/882,847.22 = 280,804.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,622.22x = 882,847.22 × 280,804.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,622.22x = 247,907,651,768.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,907,651,768.15/588,622.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,165.98

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