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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589,436.49, 884,327.27 and 190,069.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589,436.49, 884,327.27 and 190,069.23 is: 285,159.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589,436.49 : 884,327.27 = 190,069.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589,436.49/884,327.27 = 190,069.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589,436.49x = 884,327.27 × 190,069.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589,436.49x = 168,083,403,276.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,083,403,276.90/589,436.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,159.48

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