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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,899.21, 883,431.44 and 289,391.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,899.21, 883,431.44 and 289,391.58 is: 434,127.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,899.21 : 883,431.44 = 289,391.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,899.21/883,431.44 = 289,391.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,899.21x = 883,431.44 × 289,391.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,899.21x = 255,657,618,796.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,657,618,796.32/588,899.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,127.97

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