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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,170.80, 882,839.40 and 288,989.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,170.80, 882,839.40 and 288,989.20 is: 433,770.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,170.80 : 882,839.40 = 288,989.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,170.80/882,839.40 = 288,989.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,170.80x = 882,839.40 × 288,989.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,170.80x = 255,131,051,934.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,131,051,934.48/588,170.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,770.35

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