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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,588.63, 837,217.12 and 389,191.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,588.63, 837,217.12 and 389,191.71 is: 583,323.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,588.63 : 837,217.12 = 389,191.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,588.63/837,217.12 = 389,191.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,588.63x = 837,217.12 × 389,191.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,588.63x = 325,837,962,574.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,837,962,574.08/558,588.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,323.66

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