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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,062.40, 885,093.60 and 403,438.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,062.40, 885,093.60 and 403,438.40 is: 605,157.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,062.40 : 885,093.60 = 403,438.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,062.40/885,093.60 = 403,438.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,062.40x = 885,093.60 × 403,438.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,062.40x = 357,080,745,834.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,080,745,834.24/590,062.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,157.60

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