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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,222.94, 881,904.30 and 188,636.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,222.94, 881,904.30 and 188,636.26 is: 282,816.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,222.94 : 881,904.30 = 188,636.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,222.94/881,904.30 = 188,636.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,222.94x = 881,904.30 × 188,636.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,222.94x = 166,359,128,829.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,359,128,829.92/588,222.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,816.46

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