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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,457.28, 882,602.07 and 189,046.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,457.28, 882,602.07 and 189,046.37 is: 283,542.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,457.28 : 882,602.07 = 189,046.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,457.28/882,602.07 = 189,046.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,457.28x = 882,602.07 × 189,046.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,457.28x = 166,852,713,074.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,852,713,074.98/588,457.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,542.61

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