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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,869.58, 883,304.64 and 189,510.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,869.58, 883,304.64 and 189,510.30 is: 284,265.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,869.58 : 883,304.64 = 189,510.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,869.58/883,304.64 = 189,510.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,869.58x = 883,304.64 × 189,510.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,869.58x = 167,395,327,317.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,395,327,317.79/588,869.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,265.54

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