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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,260.66, 882,307.68 and 188,848.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,260.66, 882,307.68 and 188,848.84 is: 283,246.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,260.66 : 882,307.68 = 188,848.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,260.66/882,307.68 = 188,848.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,260.66x = 882,307.68 × 188,848.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,260.66x = 166,622,781,891.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,622,781,891.09/588,260.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,246.52

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