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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589,954, 884,855.68 and 190,553.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589,954, 884,855.68 and 190,553.28 is: 285,805.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589,954 : 884,855.68 = 190,553.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589,954/884,855.68 = 190,553.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589,954x = 884,855.68 × 190,553.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589,954x = 168,612,152,150.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,612,152,150.63/589,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,805.59

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