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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,886.02, 883,143.11 and 189,437.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,886.02, 883,143.11 and 189,437.74 is: 284,096.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,886.02 : 883,143.11 = 189,437.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,886.02/883,143.11 = 189,437.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,886.02x = 883,143.11 × 189,437.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,886.02x = 167,300,634,854.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,300,634,854.97/588,886.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,096.80

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