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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,631, 890,436.99 and 188,817.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,631, 890,436.99 and 188,817.33 is: 283,222.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,631 : 890,436.99 = 188,817.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,631/890,436.99 = 188,817.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,631x = 890,436.99 × 188,817.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,631x = 168,129,934,985.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,129,934,985.04/593,631
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,222.97

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