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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,862.81, 883,294.52 and 189,503.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,862.81, 883,294.52 and 189,503.55 is: 284,255.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,862.81 : 883,294.52 = 189,503.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,862.81/883,294.52 = 189,503.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,862.81x = 883,294.52 × 189,503.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,862.81x = 167,387,447,353.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,387,447,353.99/588,862.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,255.42

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