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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,700.90, 882,490.85 and 189,061.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,700.90, 882,490.85 and 189,061.42 is: 283,412.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,700.90 : 882,490.85 = 189,061.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,700.90/882,490.85 = 189,061.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,700.90x = 882,490.85 × 189,061.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,700.90x = 166,844,973,395.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,844,973,395.81/588,700.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,412.12

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