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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,220.94, 881,901.30 and 188,634.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,220.94, 881,901.30 and 188,634.26 is: 282,813.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,220.94 : 881,901.30 = 188,634.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,220.94/881,901.30 = 188,634.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,220.94x = 881,901.30 × 188,634.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,220.94x = 166,356,799,118.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,356,799,118.54/588,220.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,813.46

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