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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,989.74, 883,529.38 and 229,005.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,989.74, 883,529.38 and 229,005.94 is: 343,526.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,989.74 : 883,529.38 = 229,005.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,989.74/883,529.38 = 229,005.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,989.74x = 883,529.38 × 229,005.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,989.74x = 202,333,474,014.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,333,474,014.89/588,989.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,526.31

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