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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,525.28, 882,580.38 and 189,031.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,525.28, 882,580.38 and 189,031.12 is: 283,480.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,525.28 : 882,580.38 = 189,031.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,525.28/882,580.38 = 189,031.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,525.28x = 882,580.38 × 189,031.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,525.28x = 166,835,157,721.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,835,157,721.43/588,525.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,480.02

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