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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,522.78, 882,576.63 and 189,028.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,522.78, 882,576.63 and 189,028.62 is: 283,476.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,522.78 : 882,576.63 = 189,028.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,522.78/882,576.63 = 189,028.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,522.78x = 882,576.63 × 189,028.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,522.78x = 166,832,242,413.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,832,242,413.15/588,522.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,476.27

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