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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,529.76, 882,790.40 and 389,739.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,529.76, 882,790.40 and 389,739.96 is: 584,607.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,529.76 : 882,790.40 = 389,739.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,529.76/882,790.40 = 389,739.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,529.76x = 882,790.40 × 389,739.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,529.76x = 344,058,695,184.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,058,695,184.38/588,529.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,607.13

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