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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,675.70, 882,930.60 and 189,265.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,675.70, 882,930.60 and 189,265.72 is: 283,871.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,675.70 : 882,930.60 = 189,265.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,675.70/882,930.60 = 189,265.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,675.70x = 882,930.60 × 189,265.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,675.70x = 167,108,495,719.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,108,495,719.03/588,675.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,871.91

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