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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589,994.19, 884,996.40 and 190,635

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589,994.19, 884,996.40 and 190,635 is: 285,954.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589,994.19 : 884,996.40 = 190,635 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589,994.19/884,996.40 = 190,635/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589,994.19x = 884,996.40 × 190,635
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589,994.19x = 168,711,288,714
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,711,288,714/589,994.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,954.15

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