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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,525.26, 882,783.63 and 389,735.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,525.26, 882,783.63 and 389,735.46 is: 584,600.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,525.26 : 882,783.63 = 389,735.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,525.26/882,783.63 = 389,735.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,525.26x = 882,783.63 × 389,735.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,525.26x = 344,052,084,118.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,052,084,118.52/588,525.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,600.37

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