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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,410.70, 885,616.05 and 472,312.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,410.70, 885,616.05 and 472,312.70 is: 708,469.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,410.70 : 885,616.05 = 472,312.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,410.70/885,616.05 = 472,312.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,410.70x = 885,616.05 × 472,312.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,410.70x = 418,287,707,738.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,287,707,738.84/590,410.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,469.05

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