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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,518.46, 883,196.87 and 268,713.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,518.46, 883,196.87 and 268,713.45 is: 403,261.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,518.46 : 883,196.87 = 268,713.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,518.46/883,196.87 = 268,713.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,518.46x = 883,196.87 × 268,713.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,518.46x = 237,326,876,623.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,326,876,623.33/588,518.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,261.57

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