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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,912.54, 882,733.77 and 289,044.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,912.54, 882,733.77 and 289,044.06 is: 433,254.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,912.54 : 882,733.77 = 289,044.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,912.54/882,733.77 = 289,044.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,912.54x = 882,733.77 × 289,044.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,912.54x = 255,148,952,779.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,148,952,779.91/588,912.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,254.41

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