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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,742.93, 882,553.83 and 189,103.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,742.93, 882,553.83 and 189,103.51 is: 283,475.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,742.93 : 882,553.83 = 189,103.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,742.93/882,553.83 = 189,103.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,742.93x = 882,553.83 × 189,103.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,742.93x = 166,894,027,411.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,894,027,411.00/588,742.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,475.21

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