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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,674.70, 882,929.10 and 189,264.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,674.70, 882,929.10 and 189,264.72 is: 283,870.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,674.70 : 882,929.10 = 189,264.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,674.70/882,929.10 = 189,264.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,674.70x = 882,929.10 × 189,264.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,674.70x = 167,107,328,891.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,107,328,891.35/588,674.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,870.41

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