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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,071.04, 882,153.28 and 183,213.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,071.04, 882,153.28 and 183,213.44 is: 274,834.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,071.04 : 882,153.28 = 183,213.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,071.04/882,153.28 = 183,213.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,071.04x = 882,153.28 × 183,213.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,071.04x = 161,622,337,036.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,622,337,036.08/588,071.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,834.72

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