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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589,276.44, 883,322.82 and 189,623.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589,276.44, 883,322.82 and 189,623.52 is: 284,244.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589,276.44 : 883,322.82 = 189,623.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589,276.44/883,322.82 = 189,623.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589,276.44x = 883,322.82 × 189,623.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589,276.44x = 167,498,782,424.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,498,782,424.73/589,276.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,244.83

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