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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,885.52, 883,142.36 and 189,437.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,885.52, 883,142.36 and 189,437.24 is: 284,096.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,885.52 : 883,142.36 = 189,437.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,885.52/883,142.36 = 189,437.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,885.52x = 883,142.36 × 189,437.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,885.52x = 167,300,051,205.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,300,051,205.49/588,885.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,096.05

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