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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,155.20, 885,232.80 and 401,198.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,155.20, 885,232.80 and 401,198.40 is: 601,797.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,155.20 : 885,232.80 = 401,198.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,155.20/885,232.80 = 401,198.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,155.20x = 885,232.80 × 401,198.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,155.20x = 355,153,982,987.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,153,982,987.52/590,155.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,797.60

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