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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,299.96, 888,205.59 and 227,506.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,299.96, 888,205.59 and 227,506.47 is: 341,165.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,299.96 : 888,205.59 = 227,506.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,299.96/888,205.59 = 227,506.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,299.96x = 888,205.59 × 227,506.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,299.96x = 202,072,518,415.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,072,518,415.17/592,299.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,165.85

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