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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,238.94, 882,002.07 and 263,967.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,238.94, 882,002.07 and 263,967.56 is: 395,791.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,238.94 : 882,002.07 = 263,967.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,238.94/882,002.07 = 263,967.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,238.94x = 882,002.07 × 263,967.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,238.94x = 232,819,934,332.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,819,934,332.85/588,238.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,791.44

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