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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,651.90, 881,477.85 and 401,027.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,651.90, 881,477.85 and 401,027.90 is: 601,541.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,651.90 : 881,477.85 = 401,027.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,651.90/881,477.85 = 401,027.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,651.90x = 881,477.85 × 401,027.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,651.90x = 353,497,211,082.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,497,211,082.02/587,651.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,541.85

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