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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,301.74, 882,161.13 and 209,165.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,301.74, 882,161.13 and 209,165.67 is: 313,644.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,301.74 : 882,161.13 = 209,165.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,301.74/882,161.13 = 209,165.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,301.74x = 882,161.13 × 209,165.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,301.74x = 184,517,823,804.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,517,823,804.41/588,301.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,644.87

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