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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589,706.66, 883,335.27 and 375,414.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589,706.66, 883,335.27 and 375,414.84 is: 562,342.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589,706.66 : 883,335.27 = 375,414.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589,706.66/883,335.27 = 375,414.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589,706.66x = 883,335.27 × 375,414.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589,706.66x = 331,617,168,252.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,617,168,252.87/589,706.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,342.58

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