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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589,973.28, 884,862 and 253,068

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589,973.28, 884,862 and 253,068 is: 379,560.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589,973.28 : 884,862 = 253,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589,973.28/884,862 = 253,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589,973.28x = 884,862 × 253,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589,973.28x = 223,930,256,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,930,256,616/589,973.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,560.00

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