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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,375.90, 882,695.88 and 189,039.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,375.90, 882,695.88 and 189,039.42 is: 283,601.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,375.90 : 882,695.88 = 189,039.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,375.90/882,695.88 = 189,039.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,375.90x = 882,695.88 × 189,039.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,375.90x = 166,864,317,191.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,864,317,191.59/588,375.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,601.55

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