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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,628.89, 882,762.30 and 189,162.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,628.89, 882,762.30 and 189,162.41 is: 283,685.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,628.89 : 882,762.30 = 189,162.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,628.89/882,762.30 = 189,162.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,628.89x = 882,762.30 × 189,162.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,628.89x = 166,985,439,711.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,985,439,711.33/588,628.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,685.43

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