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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,337.20, 881,005.80 and 410,190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,337.20, 881,005.80 and 410,190.20 is: 615,285.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,337.20 : 881,005.80 = 410,190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,337.20/881,005.80 = 410,190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,337.20x = 881,005.80 × 410,190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,337.20x = 361,379,945,303.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,379,945,303.16/587,337.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615,285.30

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