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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,897.96, 883,429.56 and 289,390.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,897.96, 883,429.56 and 289,390.33 is: 434,126.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,897.96 : 883,429.56 = 289,390.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,897.96/883,429.56 = 289,390.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,897.96x = 883,429.56 × 289,390.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,897.96x = 255,655,971,900.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,655,971,900.16/588,897.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,126.10

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