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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,850.59, 883,276.28 and 189,491.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,850.59, 883,276.28 and 189,491.28 is: 284,237.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,850.59 : 883,276.28 = 189,491.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,850.59/883,276.28 = 189,491.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,850.59x = 883,276.28 × 189,491.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,850.59x = 167,373,151,943.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,373,151,943.38/588,850.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,237.05

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