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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,913.29, 882,734.90 and 289,044.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,913.29, 882,734.90 and 289,044.81 is: 433,255.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,913.29 : 882,734.90 = 289,044.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,913.29/882,734.90 = 289,044.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,913.29x = 882,734.90 × 289,044.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,913.29x = 255,149,940,005.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,149,940,005.65/588,913.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,255.53

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