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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,670.20, 882,922.37 and 189,260.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,670.20, 882,922.37 and 189,260.21 is: 283,863.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,670.20 : 882,922.37 = 189,260.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,670.20/882,922.37 = 189,260.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,670.20x = 882,922.37 × 189,260.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,670.20x = 167,102,074,420.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,102,074,420.90/588,670.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,863.65

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