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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,898.96, 883,431.06 and 289,391.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,898.96, 883,431.06 and 289,391.33 is: 434,127.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,898.96 : 883,431.06 = 289,391.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,898.96/883,431.06 = 289,391.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,898.96x = 883,431.06 × 289,391.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,898.96x = 255,657,289,416.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,657,289,416.71/588,898.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,127.60

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