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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,043.20, 885,064.80 and 401,086.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,043.20, 885,064.80 and 401,086.40 is: 601,629.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,043.20 : 885,064.80 = 401,086.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,043.20/885,064.80 = 401,086.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,043.20x = 885,064.80 × 401,086.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,043.20x = 354,987,454,398.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,987,454,398.72/590,043.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,629.60

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