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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,992.83, 883,533.99 and 229,009.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,992.83, 883,533.99 and 229,009.02 is: 343,530.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,992.83 : 883,533.99 = 229,009.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,992.83/883,533.99 = 229,009.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,992.83x = 883,533.99 × 229,009.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,992.83x = 202,337,250,732.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,337,250,732.12/588,992.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,530.92

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