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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,070.48, 882,045.24 and 188,997.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,070.48, 882,045.24 and 188,997.52 is: 283,476.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,070.48 : 882,045.24 = 188,997.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,070.48/882,045.24 = 188,997.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,070.48x = 882,045.24 × 188,997.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,070.48x = 166,704,362,887.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,704,362,887.81/588,070.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,476.84

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