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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,821.28, 883,108.08 and 189,497.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,821.28, 883,108.08 and 189,497.76 is: 284,206.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,821.28 : 883,108.08 = 189,497.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,821.28/883,108.08 = 189,497.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,821.28x = 883,108.08 × 189,497.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,821.28x = 167,347,002,997.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,347,002,997.90/588,821.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,206.79

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