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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,455.27, 882,599.07 and 189,044.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,455.27, 882,599.07 and 189,044.37 is: 283,539.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,455.27 : 882,599.07 = 189,044.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,455.27/882,599.07 = 189,044.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,455.27x = 882,599.07 × 189,044.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,455.27x = 166,850,385,150.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,850,385,150.74/588,455.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,539.62

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