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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,427.70, 884,329.35 and 590,427.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,427.70, 884,329.35 and 590,427.70 is: 884,329.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,427.70 : 884,329.35 = 590,427.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,427.70/884,329.35 = 590,427.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,427.70x = 884,329.35 × 590,427.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,427.70x = 522,132,544,163.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,132,544,163.00/590,427.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884,329.35

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