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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,970.68, 883,539.54 and 189,518.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,970.68, 883,539.54 and 189,518.64 is: 284,304.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,970.68 : 883,539.54 = 189,518.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,970.68/883,539.54 = 189,518.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,970.68x = 883,539.54 × 189,518.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,970.68x = 167,447,212,007.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,447,212,007.03/588,970.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,304.84

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