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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,874.80, 883,312.50 and 189,515.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,874.80, 883,312.50 and 189,515.58 is: 284,273.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,874.80 : 883,312.50 = 189,515.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,874.80/883,312.50 = 189,515.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,874.80x = 883,312.50 × 189,515.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,874.80x = 167,401,480,758.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,401,480,758.75/588,874.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,273.47

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