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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,759.04, 883,315.85 and 183,934.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,759.04, 883,315.85 and 183,934.90 is: 275,957.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,759.04 : 883,315.85 = 183,934.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,759.04/883,315.85 = 183,934.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,759.04x = 883,315.85 × 183,934.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,759.04x = 162,472,612,538.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,472,612,538.17/588,759.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,957.74

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