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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,247.65, 882,288.18 and 188,835.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,247.65, 882,288.18 and 188,835.84 is: 283,227.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,247.65 : 882,288.18 = 188,835.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,247.65/882,288.18 = 188,835.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,247.65x = 882,288.18 × 188,835.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,247.65x = 166,607,629,592.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,607,629,592.37/588,247.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,227.02

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