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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,076, 885,997.44 and 337,641.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,076, 885,997.44 and 337,641.12 is: 506,967.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,076 : 885,997.44 = 337,641.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,076/885,997.44 = 337,641.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,076x = 885,997.44 × 337,641.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,076x = 299,149,167,958.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,149,167,958.73/590,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,967.18

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