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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,602.70, 886,033.65 and 291,226.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,602.70, 886,033.65 and 291,226.70 is: 436,903.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,602.70 : 886,033.65 = 291,226.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,602.70/886,033.65 = 291,226.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,602.70x = 886,033.65 × 291,226.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,602.70x = 258,036,655,978.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,036,655,978.46/590,602.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,903.96

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