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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,258.66, 882,304.68 and 188,846.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,258.66, 882,304.68 and 188,846.84 is: 283,243.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,258.66 : 882,304.68 = 188,846.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,258.66/882,304.68 = 188,846.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,258.66x = 882,304.68 × 188,846.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,258.66x = 166,620,450,735.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,620,450,735.21/588,258.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,243.52

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