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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,914.44, 883,512.60 and 189,592.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,914.44, 883,512.60 and 189,592.54 is: 284,434.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,914.44 : 883,512.60 = 189,592.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,914.44/883,512.60 = 189,592.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,914.44x = 883,512.60 × 189,592.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,914.44x = 167,507,397,956.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,507,397,956.00/588,914.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,434.18

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