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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,001.44, 882,007.08 and 188,642.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,001.44, 882,007.08 and 188,642.88 is: 282,965.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,001.44 : 882,007.08 = 188,642.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,001.44/882,007.08 = 188,642.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,001.44x = 882,007.08 × 188,642.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,001.44x = 166,384,355,751.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,384,355,751.59/588,001.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,965.90

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