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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,223.68, 882,252.15 and 188,811.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,223.68, 882,252.15 and 188,811.87 is: 283,191.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,223.68 : 882,252.15 = 188,811.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,223.68/882,252.15 = 188,811.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,223.68x = 882,252.15 × 188,811.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,223.68x = 166,579,678,253.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,579,678,253.02/588,223.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,191.04

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