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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,647.40, 881,471.10 and 401,023.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,647.40, 881,471.10 and 401,023.40 is: 601,535.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,647.40 : 881,471.10 = 401,023.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,647.40/881,471.10 = 401,023.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,647.40x = 881,471.10 × 401,023.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,647.40x = 353,490,537,523.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,490,537,523.74/587,647.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,535.10

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