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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589,211.31, 883,131.30 and 336,668.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589,211.31, 883,131.30 and 336,668.70 is: 504,611.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589,211.31 : 883,131.30 = 336,668.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589,211.31/883,131.30 = 336,668.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589,211.31x = 883,131.30 × 336,668.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589,211.31x = 297,322,666,700.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,322,666,700.31/589,211.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,611.27

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