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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,507.95, 883,033.42 and 268,757.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,507.95, 883,033.42 and 268,757.84 is: 403,260.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,507.95 : 883,033.42 = 268,757.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,507.95/883,033.42 = 268,757.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,507.95x = 883,033.42 × 268,757.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,507.95x = 237,322,153,263.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,322,153,263.22/588,507.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,260.74

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