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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589,337, 884,445.44 and 399,346.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589,337, 884,445.44 and 399,346.68 is: 599,318.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589,337 : 884,445.44 = 399,346.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589,337/884,445.44 = 399,346.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589,337x = 884,445.44 × 399,346.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589,337x = 353,200,350,105.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,200,350,105.14/589,337
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,318.13

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