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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,854.00, 882,567.80 and 268,567.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,854.00, 882,567.80 and 268,567.35 is: 402,525.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,854.00 : 882,567.80 = 268,567.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,854.00/882,567.80 = 268,567.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,854.00x = 882,567.80 × 268,567.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,854.00x = 237,028,891,595.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,028,891,595.99/588,854.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,525.74

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