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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,121.83, 882,297.61 and 188,731.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,121.83, 882,297.61 and 188,731.89 is: 283,134.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,121.83 : 882,297.61 = 188,731.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,121.83/882,297.61 = 188,731.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,121.83x = 882,297.61 × 188,731.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,121.83x = 166,517,696,067.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,517,696,067.57/588,121.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,134.70

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