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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,644.80, 882,967.20 and 289,317.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,644.80, 882,967.20 and 289,317.40 is: 433,976.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,644.80 : 882,967.20 = 289,317.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,644.80/882,967.20 = 289,317.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,644.80x = 882,967.20 × 289,317.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,644.80x = 255,457,774,589.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,457,774,589.28/588,644.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,976.10

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