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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,104.92, 882,104.94 and 188,637.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,104.92, 882,104.94 and 188,637.24 is: 282,939.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,104.92 : 882,104.94 = 188,637.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,104.92/882,104.94 = 188,637.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,104.92x = 882,104.94 × 188,637.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,104.92x = 166,397,841,271.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,397,841,271.97/588,104.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,939.04

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