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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,977.90, 883,605.30 and 189,603.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,977.90, 883,605.30 and 189,603.75 is: 284,450.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,977.90 : 883,605.30 = 189,603.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,977.90/883,605.30 = 189,603.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,977.90x = 883,605.30 × 189,603.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,977.90x = 167,534,878,399.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,534,878,399.88/588,977.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,450.20

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