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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,896.96, 883,428.06 and 289,389.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,896.96, 883,428.06 and 289,389.33 is: 434,124.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,896.96 : 883,428.06 = 289,389.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,896.96/883,428.06 = 289,389.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,896.96x = 883,428.06 × 289,389.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,896.96x = 255,654,654,386.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,654,654,386.60/588,896.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,124.60

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