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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,221.19, 881,901.68 and 188,634.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,221.19, 881,901.68 and 188,634.51 is: 282,813.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,221.19 : 881,901.68 = 188,634.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,221.19/881,901.68 = 188,634.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,221.19x = 881,901.68 × 188,634.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,221.19x = 166,357,090,331.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,357,090,331.80/588,221.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,813.83

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