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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,893.96, 883,423.56 and 289,386.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,893.96, 883,423.56 and 289,386.32 is: 434,120.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,893.96 : 883,423.56 = 289,386.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,893.96/883,423.56 = 289,386.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,893.96x = 883,423.56 × 289,386.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,893.96x = 255,650,693,029.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,650,693,029.70/588,893.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,120.08

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