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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,802.76, 883,226.63 and 184,032.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,802.76, 883,226.63 and 184,032.23 is: 276,055.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,802.76 : 883,226.63 = 184,032.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,802.76/883,226.63 = 184,032.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,802.76x = 883,226.63 × 184,032.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,802.76x = 162,542,168,982.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,542,168,982.43/588,802.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,055.38

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