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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,685.50, 883,028.34 and 189,317.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,685.50, 883,028.34 and 189,317.52 is: 283,976.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,685.50 : 883,028.34 = 189,317.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,685.50/883,028.34 = 189,317.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,685.50x = 883,028.34 × 189,317.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,685.50x = 167,172,735,418.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,172,735,418.52/588,685.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,976.31

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