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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,469.70, 885,704.55 and 401,512.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,469.70, 885,704.55 and 401,512.90 is: 602,269.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,469.70 : 885,704.55 = 401,512.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,469.70/885,704.55 = 401,512.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,469.70x = 885,704.55 × 401,512.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,469.70x = 355,621,802,413.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,621,802,413.70/590,469.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,269.35

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