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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,720.18, 883,166.67 and 189,229.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,720.18, 883,166.67 and 189,229.26 is: 283,871.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,720.18 : 883,166.67 = 189,229.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,720.18/883,166.67 = 189,229.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,720.18x = 883,166.67 × 189,229.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,720.18x = 167,120,975,420.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,120,975,420.76/588,720.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,871.66

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