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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,981.90, 883,611.30 and 189,607.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,981.90, 883,611.30 and 189,607.75 is: 284,456.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,981.90 : 883,611.30 = 189,607.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,981.90/883,611.30 = 189,607.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,981.90x = 883,611.30 × 189,607.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,981.90x = 167,539,550,467.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,539,550,467.58/588,981.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,456.20

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