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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,197.34, 882,212.58 and 188,786.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,197.34, 882,212.58 and 188,786.43 is: 283,152.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,197.34 : 882,212.58 = 188,786.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,197.34/882,212.58 = 188,786.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,197.34x = 882,212.58 × 188,786.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,197.34x = 166,549,763,479.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,549,763,479.29/588,197.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,152.87

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