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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,454.27, 882,597.57 and 189,043.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,454.27, 882,597.57 and 189,043.37 is: 283,538.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,454.27 : 882,597.57 = 189,043.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,454.27/882,597.57 = 189,043.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,454.27x = 882,597.57 × 189,043.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,454.27x = 166,849,217,174.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,849,217,174.45/588,454.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,538.12

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