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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,865.34, 883,298.32 and 189,506.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,865.34, 883,298.32 and 189,506.08 is: 284,259.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,865.34 : 883,298.32 = 189,506.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,865.34/883,298.32 = 189,506.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,865.34x = 883,298.32 × 189,506.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,865.34x = 167,390,402,724.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,390,402,724.14/588,865.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,259.22

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