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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,258.15, 882,303.93 and 188,846.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,258.15, 882,303.93 and 188,846.34 is: 283,242.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,258.15 : 882,303.93 = 188,846.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,258.15/882,303.93 = 188,846.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,258.15x = 882,303.93 × 188,846.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,258.15x = 166,619,867,948.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,619,867,948.12/588,258.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,242.77

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