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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,718.18, 883,163.67 and 189,227.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,718.18, 883,163.67 and 189,227.26 is: 283,868.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,718.18 : 883,163.67 = 189,227.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,718.18/883,163.67 = 189,227.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,718.18x = 883,163.67 × 189,227.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,718.18x = 167,118,641,405.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,118,641,405.64/588,718.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,868.66

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