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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,732.20, 884,082.45 and 389,933.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,732.20, 884,082.45 and 389,933.90 is: 585,552.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,732.20 : 884,082.45 = 389,933.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,732.20/884,082.45 = 389,933.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,732.20x = 884,082.45 × 389,933.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,732.20x = 344,733,717,650.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,733,717,650.06/588,732.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,552.68

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