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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,911.04, 882,731.52 and 289,042.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,911.04, 882,731.52 and 289,042.56 is: 433,252.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,911.04 : 882,731.52 = 289,042.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,911.04/882,731.52 = 289,042.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,911.04x = 882,731.52 × 289,042.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,911.04x = 255,146,978,333.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,146,978,333.49/588,911.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,252.16

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