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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,259.66, 882,306.18 and 188,847.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,259.66, 882,306.18 and 188,847.84 is: 283,245.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,259.66 : 882,306.18 = 188,847.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,259.66/882,306.18 = 188,847.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,259.66x = 882,306.18 × 188,847.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,259.66x = 166,621,616,311.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,621,616,311.65/588,259.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,245.02

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