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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,797.91, 883,317.56 and 228,960.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,797.91, 883,317.56 and 228,960.27 is: 343,487.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,797.91 : 883,317.56 = 228,960.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,797.91/883,317.56 = 228,960.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,797.91x = 883,317.56 × 228,960.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,797.91x = 202,244,625,888.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,244,625,888.54/588,797.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,487.34

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