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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,972.68, 883,542.54 and 189,520.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,972.68, 883,542.54 and 189,520.64 is: 284,307.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,972.68 : 883,542.54 = 189,520.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,972.68/883,542.54 = 189,520.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,972.68x = 883,542.54 × 189,520.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,972.68x = 167,449,547,648.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,449,547,648.03/588,972.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,307.84

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