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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,243.74, 882,009.78 and 263,972.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,243.74, 882,009.78 and 263,972.38 is: 395,798.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,243.74 : 882,009.78 = 263,972.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,243.74/882,009.78 = 263,972.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,243.74x = 882,009.78 × 263,972.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,243.74x = 232,826,220,809.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,826,220,809.88/588,243.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,798.89

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