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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,261.66, 882,309.18 and 188,849.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,261.66, 882,309.18 and 188,849.84 is: 283,248.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,261.66 : 882,309.18 = 188,849.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,261.66/882,309.18 = 188,849.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,261.66x = 882,309.18 × 188,849.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,261.66x = 166,623,947,473.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,623,947,473.53/588,261.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,248.01

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