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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,871.08, 883,306.92 and 189,511.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,871.08, 883,306.92 and 189,511.80 is: 284,267.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,871.08 : 883,306.92 = 189,511.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,871.08/883,306.92 = 189,511.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,871.08x = 883,306.92 × 189,511.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,871.08x = 167,397,084,361.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,397,084,361.66/588,871.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,267.80

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