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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,474.60, 882,711.90 and 194,490.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,474.60, 882,711.90 and 194,490.60 is: 291,735.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,474.60 : 882,711.90 = 194,490.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,474.60/882,711.90 = 194,490.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,474.60x = 882,711.90 × 194,490.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,474.60x = 171,679,167,058.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,679,167,058.14/588,474.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,735.90

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