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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,958.42, 883,576.02 and 189,584.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,958.42, 883,576.02 and 189,584.20 is: 284,420.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,958.42 : 883,576.02 = 189,584.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,958.42/883,576.02 = 189,584.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,958.42x = 883,576.02 × 189,584.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,958.42x = 167,512,049,202.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,512,049,202.97/588,958.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,420.84

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