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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,507.60, 885,761.40 and 401,550.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,507.60, 885,761.40 and 401,550.80 is: 602,326.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,507.60 : 885,761.40 = 401,550.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,507.60/885,761.40 = 401,550.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,507.60x = 885,761.40 × 401,550.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,507.60x = 355,678,198,779.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,678,198,779.12/590,507.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,326.20

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