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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,995.44, 883,634.28 and 189,673.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,995.44, 883,634.28 and 189,673.76 is: 284,556.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,995.44 : 883,634.28 = 189,673.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,995.44/883,634.28 = 189,673.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,995.44x = 883,634.28 × 189,673.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,995.44x = 167,602,236,352.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,602,236,352.49/588,995.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,556.08

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