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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,160.42, 882,355.04 and 188,770.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,160.42, 882,355.04 and 188,770.48 is: 283,192.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,160.42 : 882,355.04 = 188,770.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,160.42/882,355.04 = 188,770.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,160.42x = 882,355.04 × 188,770.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,160.42x = 166,562,584,431.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,562,584,431.22/588,160.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,192.44

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