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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,975.90, 883,602.30 and 189,601.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,975.90, 883,602.30 and 189,601.75 is: 284,447.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,975.90 : 883,602.30 = 189,601.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,975.90/883,602.30 = 189,601.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,975.90x = 883,602.30 × 189,601.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,975.90x = 167,532,542,384.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,532,542,384.03/588,975.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,447.19

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