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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,163.86, 882,162.27 and 188,752.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,163.86, 882,162.27 and 188,752.86 is: 283,102.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,163.86 : 882,162.27 = 188,752.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,163.86/882,162.27 = 188,752.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,163.86x = 882,162.27 × 188,752.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,163.86x = 166,510,651,446.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,510,651,446.59/588,163.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,102.49

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