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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,443.60, 882,665.40 and 194,459.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,443.60, 882,665.40 and 194,459.60 is: 291,689.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,443.60 : 882,665.40 = 194,459.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,443.60/882,665.40 = 194,459.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,443.60x = 882,665.40 × 194,459.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,443.60x = 171,642,760,617.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,642,760,617.84/588,443.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,689.40

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