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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589,736.10, 883,103.33 and 389,756.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589,736.10, 883,103.33 and 389,756.82 is: 583,643.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589,736.10 : 883,103.33 = 389,756.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589,736.10/883,103.33 = 389,756.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589,736.10x = 883,103.33 × 389,756.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589,736.10x = 344,195,543,683.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,195,543,683.43/589,736.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,643.33

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