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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,911.94, 883,508.85 and 189,590.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,911.94, 883,508.85 and 189,590.04 is: 284,430.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,911.94 : 883,508.85 = 189,590.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,911.94/883,508.85 = 189,590.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,911.94x = 883,508.85 × 189,590.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,911.94x = 167,504,478,211.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,504,478,211.85/588,911.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,430.43

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