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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,915.44, 883,514.10 and 189,593.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,915.44, 883,514.10 and 189,593.54 is: 284,435.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,915.44 : 883,514.10 = 189,593.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,915.44/883,514.10 = 189,593.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,915.44x = 883,514.10 × 189,593.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,915.44x = 167,508,565,858.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,508,565,858.91/588,915.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,435.68

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