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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,683.70, 883,025.55 and 389,229.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,683.70, 883,025.55 and 389,229.30 is: 583,843.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,683.70 : 883,025.55 = 389,229.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,683.70/883,025.55 = 389,229.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,683.70x = 883,025.55 × 389,229.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,683.70x = 343,699,416,708.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,699,416,708.62/588,683.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,843.95

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