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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,803.76, 883,228.13 and 184,033.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,803.76, 883,228.13 and 184,033.23 is: 276,056.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,803.76 : 883,228.13 = 184,033.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,803.76/883,228.13 = 184,033.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,803.76x = 883,228.13 × 184,033.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,803.76x = 162,543,325,590.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,543,325,590.76/588,803.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,056.87

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