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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,224.96, 881,907.28 and 188,638.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,224.96, 881,907.28 and 188,638.28 is: 282,819.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,224.96 : 881,907.28 = 188,638.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,224.96/881,907.28 = 188,638.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,224.96x = 881,907.28 × 188,638.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,224.96x = 166,361,472,418.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,361,472,418.68/588,224.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,819.47

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