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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,234.44, 881,995.32 and 263,963.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,234.44, 881,995.32 and 263,963.06 is: 395,784.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,234.44 : 881,995.32 = 263,963.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,234.44/881,995.32 = 263,963.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,234.44x = 881,995.32 × 263,963.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,234.44x = 232,814,183,572.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,814,183,572.88/588,234.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,784.69

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