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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,462.57, 882,725.45 and 189,072.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,462.57, 882,725.45 and 189,072.63 is: 283,619.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,462.57 : 882,725.45 = 189,072.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,462.57/882,725.45 = 189,072.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,462.57x = 882,725.45 × 189,072.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,462.57x = 166,899,221,454.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,899,221,454.07/588,462.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,619.09

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