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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,477.60, 882,716.40 and 194,493.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,477.60, 882,716.40 and 194,493.60 is: 291,740.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,477.60 : 882,716.40 = 194,493.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,477.60/882,716.40 = 194,493.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,477.60x = 882,716.40 × 194,493.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,477.60x = 171,682,690,415.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,682,690,415.04/588,477.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,740.40

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