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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,521.03, 882,776.88 and 389,730.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,521.03, 882,776.88 and 389,730.96 is: 584,593.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,521.03 : 882,776.88 = 389,730.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,521.03/882,776.88 = 389,730.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,521.03x = 882,776.88 × 389,730.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,521.03x = 344,045,480,908.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,045,480,908.21/588,521.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,593.36

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