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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,198.34, 882,214.08 and 188,787.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,198.34, 882,214.08 and 188,787.43 is: 283,154.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,198.34 : 882,214.08 = 188,787.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,198.34/882,214.08 = 188,787.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,198.34x = 882,214.08 × 188,787.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,198.34x = 166,550,928,873.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,550,928,873.01/588,198.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,154.37

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