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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,122.67, 882,298.88 and 188,732.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,122.67, 882,298.88 and 188,732.73 is: 283,135.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,122.67 : 882,298.88 = 188,732.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,122.67/882,298.88 = 188,732.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,122.67x = 882,298.88 × 188,732.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,122.67x = 166,518,679,371.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,518,679,371.05/588,122.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,135.96

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