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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,973.90, 883,599.30 and 189,599.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,973.90, 883,599.30 and 189,599.74 is: 284,444.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,973.90 : 883,599.30 = 189,599.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,973.90/883,599.30 = 189,599.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,973.90x = 883,599.30 × 189,599.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,973.90x = 167,530,197,544.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,530,197,544.18/588,973.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,444.18

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