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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,717.18, 883,162.17 and 189,226.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,717.18, 883,162.17 and 189,226.26 is: 283,867.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,717.18 : 883,162.17 = 189,226.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,717.18/883,162.17 = 189,226.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,717.18x = 883,162.17 × 189,226.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,717.18x = 167,117,474,402.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,117,474,402.58/588,717.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,867.16

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