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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,677.70, 882,933.60 and 189,267.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,677.70, 882,933.60 and 189,267.72 is: 283,874.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,677.70 : 882,933.60 = 189,267.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,677.70/882,933.60 = 189,267.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,677.70x = 882,933.60 × 189,267.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,677.70x = 167,110,829,383.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,110,829,383.39/588,677.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,874.91

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