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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,974.88, 883,600.80 and 189,600.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,974.88, 883,600.80 and 189,600.75 is: 284,445.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,974.88 : 883,600.80 = 189,600.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,974.88/883,600.80 = 189,600.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,974.88x = 883,600.80 × 189,600.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,974.88x = 167,531,374,380.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,531,374,380.60/588,974.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,445.70

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