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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,238.72, 882,002.28 and 263,967.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,238.72, 882,002.28 and 263,967.37 is: 395,791.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,238.72 : 882,002.28 = 263,967.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,238.72/882,002.28 = 263,967.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,238.72x = 882,002.28 × 263,967.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,238.72x = 232,819,822,185.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,819,822,185.60/588,238.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,791.39

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