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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589,706.79, 883,335.46 and 375,414.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589,706.79, 883,335.46 and 375,414.96 is: 562,342.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589,706.79 : 883,335.46 = 375,414.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589,706.79/883,335.46 = 375,414.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589,706.79x = 883,335.46 × 375,414.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589,706.79x = 331,617,348,590.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,617,348,590.82/589,706.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,342.77

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