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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,913.44, 883,511.10 and 189,591.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,913.44, 883,511.10 and 189,591.54 is: 284,432.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,913.44 : 883,511.10 = 189,591.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,913.44/883,511.10 = 189,591.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,913.44x = 883,511.10 × 189,591.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,913.44x = 167,506,230,056.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,506,230,056.09/588,913.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,432.68

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