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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,158.20, 885,237.30 and 401,201.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,158.20, 885,237.30 and 401,201.40 is: 601,802.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,158.20 : 885,237.30 = 401,201.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,158.20/885,237.30 = 401,201.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,158.20x = 885,237.30 × 401,201.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,158.20x = 355,158,444,092.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,158,444,092.22/590,158.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,802.10

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