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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,282.38, 888,179.16 and 227,488.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,282.38, 888,179.16 and 227,488.98 is: 341,139.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,282.38 : 888,179.16 = 227,488.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,282.38/888,179.16 = 227,488.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,282.38x = 888,179.16 × 227,488.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,282.38x = 202,050,971,165.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,050,971,165.66/592,282.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,139.59

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