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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,562.60, 885,843.90 and 410,159.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,562.60, 885,843.90 and 410,159.40 is: 615,239.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,562.60 : 885,843.90 = 410,159.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,562.60/885,843.90 = 410,159.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,562.60x = 885,843.90 × 410,159.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,562.60x = 363,337,202,517.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,337,202,517.66/590,562.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615,239.10

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