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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,758.04, 883,314.35 and 183,933.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,758.04, 883,314.35 and 183,933.90 is: 275,956.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,758.04 : 883,314.35 = 183,933.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,758.04/883,314.35 = 183,933.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,758.04x = 883,314.35 × 183,933.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,758.04x = 162,471,453,091.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,471,453,091.55/588,758.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,956.24

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