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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,466.36, 881,020.10 and 406,261.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,466.36, 881,020.10 and 406,261.94 is: 609,268.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,466.36 : 881,020.10 = 406,261.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,466.36/881,020.10 = 406,261.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,466.36x = 881,020.10 × 406,261.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,466.36x = 357,924,935,004.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,924,935,004.99/587,466.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,268.82

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