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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,676.70, 882,932.10 and 189,266.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,676.70, 882,932.10 and 189,266.72 is: 283,873.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,676.70 : 882,932.10 = 189,266.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,676.70/882,932.10 = 189,266.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,676.70x = 882,932.10 × 189,266.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,676.70x = 167,109,662,549.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,109,662,549.71/588,676.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,873.41

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