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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,909.20, 883,363.80 and 389,454.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,909.20, 883,363.80 and 389,454.80 is: 584,182.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,909.20 : 883,363.80 = 389,454.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,909.20/883,363.80 = 389,454.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,909.20x = 883,363.80 × 389,454.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,909.20x = 344,030,272,056.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,030,272,056.24/588,909.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,182.20

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