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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,961.44, 883,583.28 and 189,639.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,961.44, 883,583.28 and 189,639.72 is: 284,505.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,961.44 : 883,583.28 = 189,639.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,961.44/883,583.28 = 189,639.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,961.44x = 883,583.28 × 189,639.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,961.44x = 167,562,485,815.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,562,485,815.88/588,961.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,505.02

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