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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401,186.66, 598,193.27 and 390,164.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401,186.66, 598,193.27 and 390,164.18 is: 581,758.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,186.66 : 598,193.27 = 390,164.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,186.66/598,193.27 = 390,164.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,186.66x = 598,193.27 × 390,164.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,186.66x = 233,393,583,192.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,393,583,192.40/401,186.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,758.09

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