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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,239.72, 882,003.78 and 263,968.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,239.72, 882,003.78 and 263,968.37 is: 395,792.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,239.72 : 882,003.78 = 263,968.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,239.72/882,003.78 = 263,968.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,239.72x = 882,003.78 × 263,968.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,239.72x = 232,821,100,140.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,821,100,140.44/588,239.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,792.89

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