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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,332.22, 882,494.37 and 389,542.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,332.22, 882,494.37 and 389,542.22 is: 584,310.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,332.22 : 882,494.37 = 389,542.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,332.22/882,494.37 = 389,542.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,332.22x = 882,494.37 × 389,542.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,332.22x = 343,768,811,614.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,768,811,614.83/588,332.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,310.70

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