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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,740.03, 883,287.39 and 183,915.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,740.03, 883,287.39 and 183,915.88 is: 275,929.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,740.03 : 883,287.39 = 183,915.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,740.03/883,287.39 = 183,915.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,740.03x = 883,287.39 × 183,915.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,740.03x = 162,450,580,060.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,450,580,060.06/588,740.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,929.23

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