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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,904.20, 883,356.30 and 389,449.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,904.20, 883,356.30 and 389,449.80 is: 584,174.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,904.20 : 883,356.30 = 389,449.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,904.20/883,356.30 = 389,449.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,904.20x = 883,356.30 × 389,449.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,904.20x = 344,022,934,363.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,022,934,363.74/588,904.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,174.70

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