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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589,436.62, 884,327.46 and 190,069.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589,436.62, 884,327.46 and 190,069.36 is: 285,159.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589,436.62 : 884,327.46 = 190,069.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589,436.62/884,327.46 = 190,069.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589,436.62x = 884,327.46 × 190,069.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589,436.62x = 168,083,548,980.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,083,548,980.64/589,436.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,159.67

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