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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,686.50, 883,029.84 and 189,318.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,686.50, 883,029.84 and 189,318.52 is: 283,977.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,686.50 : 883,029.84 = 189,318.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,686.50/883,029.84 = 189,318.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,686.50x = 883,029.84 × 189,318.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,686.50x = 167,173,902,424.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,173,902,424.64/588,686.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,977.81

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