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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,672.45, 882,925.74 and 189,262.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,672.45, 882,925.74 and 189,262.46 is: 283,867.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,672.45 : 882,925.74 = 189,262.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,672.45/882,925.74 = 189,262.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,672.45x = 882,925.74 × 189,262.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,672.45x = 167,104,699,757.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,104,699,757.04/588,672.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,867.03

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