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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,896.70, 883,427.68 and 289,389.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,896.70, 883,427.68 and 289,389.08 is: 434,124.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,896.70 : 883,427.68 = 289,389.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,896.70/883,427.68 = 289,389.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,896.70x = 883,427.68 × 289,389.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,896.70x = 255,654,323,561.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,654,323,561.73/588,896.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,124.23

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