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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,867.32, 883,301.27 and 189,508.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,867.32, 883,301.27 and 189,508.05 is: 284,262.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,867.32 : 883,301.27 = 189,508.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,867.32/883,301.27 = 189,508.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,867.32x = 883,301.27 × 189,508.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,867.32x = 167,392,700,292.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,392,700,292.68/588,867.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,262.17

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