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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,979.90, 883,608.30 and 189,605.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,979.90, 883,608.30 and 189,605.75 is: 284,453.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,979.90 : 883,608.30 = 189,605.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,979.90/883,608.30 = 189,605.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,979.90x = 883,608.30 × 189,605.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,979.90x = 167,537,214,427.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,537,214,427.73/588,979.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,453.20

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