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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,570.91, 886,247.20 and 324,516.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,570.91, 886,247.20 and 324,516.69 is: 486,989.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,570.91 : 886,247.20 = 324,516.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,570.91/886,247.20 = 324,516.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,570.91x = 886,247.20 × 324,516.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,570.91x = 287,602,007,865.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,602,007,865.77/590,570.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486,989.80

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