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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,524.28, 882,578.88 and 189,030.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,524.28, 882,578.88 and 189,030.12 is: 283,478.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,524.28 : 882,578.88 = 189,030.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,524.28/882,578.88 = 189,030.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,524.28x = 882,578.88 × 189,030.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,524.28x = 166,833,991,595.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,833,991,595.87/588,524.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,478.52

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