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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,218.94, 881,898.30 and 188,632.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,218.94, 881,898.30 and 188,632.26 is: 282,810.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,218.94 : 881,898.30 = 188,632.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,218.94/881,898.30 = 188,632.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,218.94x = 881,898.30 × 188,632.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,218.94x = 166,354,469,419.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,354,469,419.16/588,218.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,810.46

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