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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,573.59, 881,381.27 and 188,162.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,573.59, 881,381.27 and 188,162.46 is: 282,250.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,573.59 : 881,381.27 = 188,162.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,573.59/881,381.27 = 188,162.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,573.59x = 881,381.27 × 188,162.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,573.59x = 165,842,867,961.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,842,867,961.12/587,573.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,250.38

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