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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589,891.91, 884,277.24 and 376,059.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589,891.91, 884,277.24 and 376,059.70 is: 563,732.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589,891.91 : 884,277.24 = 376,059.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589,891.91/884,277.24 = 376,059.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589,891.91x = 884,277.24 × 376,059.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589,891.91x = 332,541,033,286.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,541,033,286.35/589,891.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,732.15

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