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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,893.52, 883,154.32 and 189,445.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,893.52, 883,154.32 and 189,445.28 is: 284,108.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,893.52 : 883,154.32 = 189,445.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,893.52/883,154.32 = 189,445.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,893.52x = 883,154.32 × 189,445.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,893.52x = 167,309,417,435.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,309,417,435.61/588,893.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,108.10

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