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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,560.92, 882,924.38 and 189,067.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,560.92, 882,924.38 and 189,067.76 is: 283,628.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,560.92 : 882,924.38 = 189,067.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,560.92/882,924.38 = 189,067.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,560.92x = 882,924.38 × 189,067.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,560.92x = 166,932,530,125.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,932,530,125.03/588,560.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,628.30

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