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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,512.96, 875,267.52 and 189,528.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,512.96, 875,267.52 and 189,528.96 is: 284,292.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,512.96 : 875,267.52 = 189,528.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,512.96/875,267.52 = 189,528.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,512.96x = 875,267.52 × 189,528.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,512.96x = 165,888,542,787.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,888,542,787.38/583,512.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,292.82

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