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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,714.68, 883,158.42 and 189,223.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,714.68, 883,158.42 and 189,223.76 is: 283,863.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,714.68 : 883,158.42 = 189,223.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,714.68/883,158.42 = 189,223.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,714.68x = 883,158.42 × 189,223.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,714.68x = 167,114,556,908.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,114,556,908.06/588,714.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,863.41

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