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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,787.28, 883,294.32 and 189,528.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,787.28, 883,294.32 and 189,528.56 is: 284,329.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,787.28 : 883,294.32 = 189,528.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,787.28/883,294.32 = 189,528.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,787.28x = 883,294.32 × 189,528.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,787.28x = 167,409,500,525.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,409,500,525.78/588,787.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,329.34

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