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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,158.42, 882,352.04 and 188,768.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,158.42, 882,352.04 and 188,768.48 is: 283,189.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,158.42 : 882,352.04 = 188,768.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,158.42/882,352.04 = 188,768.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,158.42x = 882,352.04 × 188,768.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,158.42x = 166,560,248,060.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,560,248,060.10/588,158.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,189.43

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